HSK 7, v, 10 strokes, radical 禾, rank #8573, Very Hard
积
jī
to accumulate
HSK 7, v, 10 strokes, radical 禾, rank #8573, Very Hard
积
jī
to store
HSK 7, v, 10 strokes, radical 禾, rank #8573, Very Hard
积
jī
measured quantity (such as area of volume)
HSK 7, v, 10 strokes, radical 禾, rank #8573, Very Hard
积
jī
product (the result of multiplication)
HSK 7, v, 10 strokes, radical 禾, rank #8573, Very Hard
积
jī
to integrate (math.)
HSK 7, v, 10 strokes, radical 禾, rank #8573, Very Hard
积
jī
to solve (or integrate) an ordinary differential equation (math.)
HSK 7, v, 10 strokes, radical 禾, rank #8573, Very Hard
积
jī
old
HSK 7, v, 10 strokes, radical 禾, rank #8573, Very Hard
积
jī
long-standing
HSK 7, v, 10 strokes, radical 禾, rank #8573, Very Hard
积
jī
to store up, to amass, to accumulate
HSK 7, v, 10 strokes, radical 禾, rank #8573, Very Hard
jī(ji1) T1
1to amass
2to accumulate
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March 24, 2026
积(積)jī(ji1)
The character 积 (jī) primarily means 'to amass' or 'to accumulate.' It is commonly used in contexts such as accumulating wealth, knowledge, or experience. Additionally, in mathematics, it refers to the concept of product and integration, highlighting its usage in both everyday and academic settings.
Strokes10Radical禾Frequency#8573DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
The concept of accumulation is significant in Chinese culture, often tied to the values of diligence and saving for the future, reflecting the long-standing tradition of thriftiness in Chinese society. This is evident in practices like saving money for family or education.
Memory Tip
Imagine a large pile of treasure (积) being accumulated over time. The character has a 'roof' (the radical for 'to gather') and 'earth' (土) underneath, symbolizing that treasures are gathered and stored on the ground beneath a shelter. This visual can help you remember both the pronunciation (jī) and the meaning of accumulating.
Meanings of 积
jī(ji1)
1to amass
2to accumulate
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About 积
积Simplified
積Traditional
10Strokes
禾Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#8573Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedBCT✓CEFRC2
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Quick Contrast
积 (jī) vs 累 (lèi) — use 积 for amassing or accumulating in a positive sense, while 累 emphasizes the accumulation of fatigue or burden.
Usage Notes
When using 积, be cautious of its context; it can be formal in academic settings but is also used in everyday conversations about savings or experiences. Common collocations include 积累 (jīlěi, to accumulate) and 积分 (jīfēn, points or score). Remember to use the correct tone to avoid confusion with other similar-sounding words.
HSK Study Tips
Although 积 is not specifically listed in HSK vocabulary, it connects well with HSK Level 4 words like 累 (lèi, tired) and 积累 (jīlěi, to accumulate). Students should focus on understanding its usage in both conversational and mathematical contexts to grasp its versatility.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 积 with similar-sounding words like 记 (jì, to remember). For instance, saying '我想记经验' (Wǒ xiǎng jì jīngyàn) instead of '我想积累经验' is incorrect. The correct phrase emphasizes accumulation, not just memory.
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Pronunciation of 积
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Phonosemantic compound. 禾 represents the meaning and 只 represents the sound. Simplified form of 積.
1The meaning half禾 carries the sense.
2The sound half只 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawaygrain
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Exercise 1 of 1
Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 积?
Decomposition of 积
IDS Structure⿰禾只
积Full Character
=
禾he2
left
只zhi1
right
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Which of these is a component of 积?
How to say to amass in Chinese
“to amass” in Chinese is积jī
The character 积 (jī) primarily means 'to amass' or 'to accumulate.' It is commonly used in contexts such as accumulating wealth, knowledge, or experience. Additionally, in mathematics, it refers to the concept of product and integration, highlighting its usage in both everyday and academic settings.
When to use 积
When using 积, be cautious of its context; it can be formal in academic settings but is also used in everyday conversations about savings or experiences. Common collocations include 积累 (jīlěi, to accumulate) and 积分 (jīfēn, points or score). Remember to use the correct tone to avoid confusion with other similar-sounding words.
积 or something close to it
积 (jī) vs 累 (lèi) — use 积 for amassing or accumulating in a positive sense, while 累 emphasizes the accumulation of fatigue or burden.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 积 with similar-sounding words like 记 (jì, to remember). For instance, saying '我想记经验' (Wǒ xiǎng jì jīngyàn) instead of '我想积累经验' is incorrect. The correct phrase emphasizes accumulation, not just memory.
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Grammar Patterns of 积
积 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 10 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
The crisis is rooted in deep rivalries between the two groups.
10
培养一种自信的积极心态会让人受益匪浅。
péi yǎng yī zhǒng zì xìn de jī jí xīn tài huì ràng rén shòu yì fěi qiǎn。
Cultivating a positive mental attitude towards yourself can reap tremendous benefits.
Word Family of 积
Words Containing This Character20
积极jījíactive積極
面积miànjīsurface area面積
积jīto amass積
积累jīlěito accumulate積累
积蓄jīxùto save積蓄
积分integral (calculus)積分
体积tǐjīvolume體積
积极性zeal積極性
累积lěijīto accumulate累積
堆积duījīto pile up堆積
微积分calculus微積分
公积金gōngjījīnofficial reserves公積金
积水to pond積水
沉积sediment沉積
积聚to coalesce積聚
积木toy building blocks積木
囤积to stock up囤積
积压to pile up積壓
积雪snow積雪
积攒to accumulate積攢
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Frequently Asked Questions about 积
While both 积 (jī) and 累 (lèi) can convey the idea of accumulation, 积 specifically relates to amassing quantities, such as in mathematics or physical measurements. In contrast, 累 often refers to physical or emotional exhaustion, or the process of accumulating in a more general sense.
In mathematics, 积 (jī) refers to the product resulting from multiplication. For example, when you multiply two numbers, the result is called the '积' of those numbers. It's a fundamental concept in arithmetic and algebra.
积 (jī) means to amass or accumulate. It can also refer to a measured quantity, such as area or volume, and is used in mathematical contexts to describe the product of multiplication.
You can use 积 (jī) in various contexts, such as '他积累了很多知识' (Tā jīlěi le hěn duō zhīshì), meaning 'He has accumulated a lot of knowledge.' It can also be used in mathematical expressions, like '积的结果是十' (Jī de jiéguǒ shì shí), meaning 'The product is ten.'
You can say '我想积累经验' (Wǒ xiǎng jīlěi jīngyàn) meaning 'I want to accumulate experience.'
No, while it has mathematical meanings, it is also widely used in everyday contexts to talk about accumulating various things like knowledge or wealth.
Common phrases include 积累 (jīlěi, to accumulate) and 积分 (jīfēn, points).
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