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March 24, 2026
籍jí(Ji2)
The character 籍 (jí) refers to a record or registry, often associated with family or membership. It is commonly used in contexts such as household registration and official records that keep track of individuals' ancestral backgrounds or affiliations.
Strokes20Radical⺮Frequency#13420DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note
In Chinese culture, family lineage and ancestral records are of great importance, often reflecting one's social status and heritage. The concept of 籍 is tied to traditional practices of maintaining family genealogy.
Memory tip
Imagine a scroll (the character's components suggest a rolled-up document) containing your family history, which is essential for knowing your roots. The pronunciation 'jí' can remind you of 'genealogy,' connecting family records to ancestry.
Meanings of 籍
jí(Ji2)
1book or record
2registry
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About 籍
籍Simplified
20Strokes
⺮Radical
名语素míngcínoun root (n.root)Part of Speech
#13420Frequency Rank
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户口 (hùkǒu) - use 籍 (jí) when referring to records of ancestry or membership, while 户口 (hùkǒu) specifically pertains to household registration.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 籍 (jí) with similar-sounding characters, which can lead to misunderstandings. It's commonly used in formal contexts, such as legal documents or official registrations, so it's important to use it appropriately.
HSK Study Tips
Although 籍 is not part of the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects well with other words related to family and records. Focus on understanding related terms like 户口 (hùkǒu, household registration) and 记录 (jìlù, record) to build a broader vocabulary.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 籍 (jí) with 迹 (jì), which means trace or mark. For example, saying '我有很多迹' (Wǒ yǒu hěn duō jì) instead of '我有很多籍' (Wǒ yǒu hěn duō jí) when referring to family records is incorrect.
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籍 = ⺮ + 耤. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 籍
IDS Structure⿱⺮耤
籍Full character
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⺮zhu2
top
耤ji2
bottom
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How to say book or record in Chinese
“book or record” in Chinese is籍jí
The character 籍 (jí) refers to a record or registry, often associated with family or membership. It is commonly used in contexts such as household registration and official records that keep track of individuals' ancestral backgrounds or affiliations.
When to use 籍
Be careful not to confuse 籍 (jí) with similar-sounding characters, which can lead to misunderstandings. It's commonly used in formal contexts, such as legal documents or official registrations, so it's important to use it appropriately.
籍 or something close to it
户口 (hùkǒu) - use 籍 (jí) when referring to records of ancestry or membership, while 户口 (hùkǒu) specifically pertains to household registration.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 籍 (jí) with 迹 (jì), which means trace or mark. For example, saying '我有很多迹' (Wǒ yǒu hěn duō jì) instead of '我有很多籍' (Wǒ yǒu hěn duō jí) when referring to family records is incorrect.
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Grammar patterns of 籍
籍 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 7 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.
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你是不是收藏了大量的书____、报纸和纪念品？
Do you keep many books and papers and memorabilia?
Common confusions with 籍
籍vs急
jí
Same pinyin but different meaning and usage.
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Usage Notes for 籍
Confusion with '急'Common Error
Learners often confuse 籍 with 急 due to identical pinyin.
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我急着去登记。
I am in a hurry to register.
Example sentences for 籍 (10)
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你是不是收藏了大量的书籍、报纸和纪念品？
nǐ shìbùshì shōucáng le dàliàng de shūjí、 bàozhǐ hé jìniàn pǐn？
Do you keep many books and papers and memorabilia?
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Word Family of 籍
Words containing this character20
籍jíroll
书籍shūjíbooks書籍
国籍guójínationality國籍
户籍hùjícensus register戶籍
外籍wàijíforeign (i.e. of foreign nationality)
美籍měijíAmerican (i.e. of US nationality)
秘籍mìjírare book
学籍xuéjíregistration as a current student學籍
党籍dǎngjíparty membership黨籍
古籍gǔjíancient text
籍贯jíguànone's native place籍貫
祖籍zǔjíancestral hometown
原籍yuánjíbirthplace
入籍rùjíto become naturalized
中国籍zhōngguójíChinese (i.e. of Chinese nationality)中國籍
史籍shǐjíhistorical records
典籍diǎnjíancient books or records
会籍huìjímembership (of a club etc)會籍
双重国籍shuāngchóngguójídual citizenship雙重國籍
经籍jīngjíreligious text經籍
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Words with 籍
What does 书籍 mean?
Frequently asked questions about 籍
Yes, 籍 (jí) is a recognized surname in China, although it may not be as common as some other surnames. Surnames often have historical significance and can indicate lineage or regional origins.
In Chinese culture, 籍 (jí) is significant as it relates to family lineage and heritage, reflecting the importance of ancestry. It is often used in official documents to denote one's family background and is crucial for legal identification in various contexts.
籍 (jí) can refer to a registry or roll, often associated with family or ancestral records. It is also a surname in China, pronounced Ji. Additionally, it can imply membership in a certain group or organization.
You can use 籍 (jí) to refer to someone's family registration, for example: '他的籍贯是北京' (Tā de jíguàn shì Běijīng) meaning 'His place of origin is Beijing.' It can also be used in contexts talking about membership, like '我在这个俱乐部的籍' (Wǒ zài zhège jùlèbù de jí) which means 'My membership in this club.'
Common phrases include 户籍 (hùjí, household registration) and 学籍 (xuéjí, student registration).
You can say '我的户籍在北京' (Wǒ de hùjí zài Běijīng), meaning 'My household registration is in Beijing.'
籍 refers more to official records or registries, while 记录 is a broader term for any type of record or note.
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