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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
矶jījetty, reef; breakwater, eddyg, 7 strokes, radical 石, rank #9556, Very Hard
jī(ji1)ji T1
  1. 1jetty, reef; breakwater, eddy
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March 24, 2026

矶(磯)jī(ji1)

The character 矶 (jī) primarily refers to a jetty or reef, structures that extend into a body of water to protect the shore or provide docking space for boats. It can also describe an eddy, a circular current of water, emphasizing its connection to coastal or marine environments.

Strokes7Radical石Frequency#9556DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In coastal regions of China, jetties are essential for fishing and trade, reflecting the historical reliance on maritime resources. The construction and maintenance of these structures are deeply intertwined with local livelihoods and traditions.

Memory tip

Imagine a rocky jetty (the form of the character) where fishermen gather. The radical 石 (stone) hints at the rocky nature of a jetty, while the sound 'jī' can remind you of the 'G' in 'jetty', creating a vivid image of a sturdy structure by the water.

Meanings of 矶

jī(ji1)
1jetty, reef; breakwater, eddy
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About 矶

矶Simplified
磯Traditional
7Strokes
石Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 矶 with similar-sounding words or characters related to water. It is used in both formal and informal contexts, particularly in discussions about marine geography or architecture. Common collocations include '渔港矶' (fishing port jetty).

HSK Study Tips

While 矶 is not included in the HSK vocabulary list, understanding this character can enhance your grasp of marine-related terminology. Students should focus on the radicals and their meanings, as well as similar characters related to water.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 矶 with the character 岸 (àn), which means 'bank' or 'shore'. A common error is using 矶 to describe any shoreline feature, while it specifically refers to jetties or reefs.

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Etymology of 矶

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Explanation

Phonosemantic compound. 石 represents the meaning and 几 represents the sound. Simplified form of 磯.

Memory hint

rock

Semantic (meaning)石
+
Phonetic (sound)几
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Origin

矶 = 石 + 几. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 矶

IDS Structure⿰石几
矶Full character
=
石dan4
left
几ji1
right
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Parts

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How to say jetty, reef; breakwater, eddy in Chinese

“jetty, reef; breakwater, eddy” in Chinese is矶jī

The character 矶 (jī) primarily refers to a jetty or reef, structures that extend into a body of water to protect the shore or provide docking space for boats. It can also describe an eddy, a circular current of water, emphasizing its connection to coastal or marine environments.

When to use 矶

Learners often confuse 矶 with similar-sounding words or characters related to water. It is used in both formal and informal contexts, particularly in discussions about marine geography or architecture. Common collocations include '渔港矶' (fishing port jetty).

What learners get wrong

Learners may confuse 矶 with the character 岸 (àn), which means 'bank' or 'shore'. A common error is using 矶 to describe any shoreline feature, while it specifically refers to jetties or reefs.

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Grammar patterns of 矶

矶 carries one core meaning. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.

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洛杉____穷人的境况仍未得到改善。

Conditions for the poor in Los Angeles have not improved.

Example sentences for 矶 (10)

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洛杉矶穷人的境况仍未得到改善。

luò shān jī qióngrén de jìng kuàng réng wèi dédào gǎishàn。

Conditions for the poor in Los Angeles have not improved.
2
这一价格包括两张从布里斯班到洛杉矶的经济舱机票。

zhè yī jiàgé bāokuò liǎng zhāng cóng bù lǐ Sī bān dào luò shān jī de jīngjì cāng jīpiào。

The price includes two economy class airfares from Brisbane to Los Angeles.
3
发生在洛杉矶的事件再次引发了全国范围的反思。

fāshēng zài luò shān jī de shìjiàn zàicì yǐnfā le quánguó fànwéi de fǎnsī。

The events in Los Angeles have sparked a new national self-examination.
4
在这个地区的制高点能够看到洛杉矶的全景。

zài zhège dìqū de zhìgāodiǎn nénggòu kàndào luò shān jī de quán jǐng。

The terrain's high points provide a panoramic view of Los Angeles.
5
洛杉矶的平均上下班路程为每天60多英里。

luò shān jī de píngjūn shàngxià bān lùchéng wèi měi tiān60 duō Yīng lǐ。

The average Los Angeles commute is over 60 miles a day.
6
10年来，“X”乐队一直都是洛杉矶最杰出的朋克乐队。

10 nián lái，“X” yuèduì yìzhí dōushì luò shān jī zuì jiéchū de péng kè yuèduì。

For a decade "X" was the pre-eminent punk band in Los Angeles.
7
女商人在洛杉矶能挣很高的工资.

nǚ shāngrén zài luò shān jī néng zhèng hěn gāo de gōngzī.

Businesswomen can earn high salaries in Los.
8
布拉德利将作为洛杉矶任期最长的市长被载入史册。

bù lā dé lì jiāng zuòwéi luò shān jī rènqī zuì cháng de shìzhǎng bèi zǎi rù Shǐ cè。

Bradley will go down in history as Los Angeles' longest serving mayor.
9
朋友和仰慕者们挤进安葬梦露的洛杉矶小公墓的教堂里。

péngyou hé yǎng mù zhě men jǐ jìn Ān zàng mèng lòu de luò shān jī xiǎo gōngmù de jiàotáng lǐ。

Friends and admirers crammed the chapel at the small Los Angeles cemetery where Monroe is buried.
10
暴乱还意味着洛杉矶县收入的损失。

bào luàn hái yìwèizhe luò shān jī xiàn shōurù de sǔnshī。

The riots will also mean lost income for Los Angeles County.

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Word Family of 矶

Words containing this character5
洛杉矶Los Angeles, California洛杉磯
矶jījetty磯
加利福尼亚大学洛杉矶分校UCLA加利福尼亞大學洛杉磯分校
洛矶山脉Rocky Mountains洛磯山脈
洛矶山Rocky Mountains洛磯山
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It is pronounced as 'jī', with a high level tone.

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