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March 24, 2026
緝jī(ji1)
The character 緝 (jī) primarily means 'to seize' or 'to arrest', often used in contexts relating to law enforcement or capturing something. Additionally, it can refer to the act of stitching or weaving things closely together, emphasizing precision and tightness in the action.
Strokes15Radical糹Frequency#61089DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese society, law enforcement plays a significant role, and the character 緝 can be seen in contexts like '緝毒' (drug enforcement), linking it to the ongoing struggles against narcotics.
Memory Tip
Imagine a detective (the 'jī' sounds like 'gee') who is stitching together clues to solve a case, tightly tying every piece of evidence. The character's component '糸' (thread) also hints at stitching, while '執' (to hold) connects with the idea of seizing.
Meanings of 緝
jī(ji1)
1to sieze, to arrest; to stich closely
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緝Simplified
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Quick Contrast
缝 (féng) - use 緝 (jī) when emphasizing the act of seizing or capturing, while 缝 (féng) focuses on the act of sewing or stitching without the connotation of arrest.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a detective (the 'jī' sounds like 'gee') who is stitching together clues to solve a case, tightly tying every piece of evidence. The character's component '糸' (thread) also hints at stitching, while '執' (to hold) connects with the idea of seizing.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 緝 with other similar characters related to capturing or holding, as context will determine the correct meaning. It is more formal and often used in legal or serious contexts, so avoid using it in casual conversation.
HSK Study Tips
Although 緝 is not at a specific HSK level, it connects with words related to law enforcement and precision. Students should focus on recognizing its usage in formal texts and learning related vocabulary like '逮捕' (to arrest) and '抓' (to catch).
Cultural Note
In Chinese society, law enforcement plays a significant role, and the character 緝 can be seen in contexts like '緝毒' (drug enforcement), linking it to the ongoing struggles against narcotics.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 緝 with characters like 抓 (zhuā), which also means to catch but is more casual. For example, saying '我想緝他' (I want to seize him) is incorrect in a casual setting; use '我想抓他' instead.
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Cultural Notes for 緝
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In Chinese society, law enforcement plays a significant role, and the character 緝 can be seen in contexts like '緝毒' (drug enforcement), linking it to the ongoing struggles against narcotics.
Word Family of 緝
Words Containing This Character14
通缉tōngjīto list as wanted通緝
缉毒drug enforcement緝毒
通缉犯wanted criminal通緝犯
缉jīto seize緝
缉拿to arrest緝拿
缉私to suppress smugglers緝私
缉捕to seize緝捕
查缉to search for and seize (criminals, smuggled goods etc)查緝
追缉to pursue追緝
侦缉to track down偵緝
缉毒犬sniffer dog緝毒犬
缉获to arrest緝獲
缉查to raid緝查
缉访to search and enquire緝訪
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Frequently Asked Questions about 緝
It is commonly used in phrases like '緝捕', meaning to apprehend or capture a suspect.
It's best reserved for formal contexts, as it may sound out of place in casual dialogue.
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