unknown, 11 strokes, radical 纟, rank #29958, Very Hard
jì(ji4) T4
1>绩[jì]
2merit
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March 24, 2026
绩(勣)jì(ji4)
The character 绩 (jì) refers to merit or accomplishment, often used in contexts that highlight achievements or grades. It can also imply a sense of productivity or success, particularly in academic or professional settings. In Taiwan, the pronunciation can vary, which may affect its usage in spoken language.
Strokes11Radical纟Frequency#29958DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, academic and professional achievements are highly valued, making the concept of 绩 (merit) particularly significant. Students often face pressure to achieve high 绩 in their studies, reflecting the importance of educational success.
Memory Tip
Think of 绩 (jì) as a spinning wheel (the left part resembles a spinning spindle) that creates tangible results (the right part signifies achievement). Imagine a wheel spinning out achievements, making it easier to remember both the sound 'jì' and the concept of accomplishment.
Meanings of 绩
jì(ji4)
1merit
2accomplishment
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About 绩
绩Simplified
勣Traditional
11Strokes
纟Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#29958Frequency Rank
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Quick Contrast
成就 (chéngjiù) - use 绩 (jì) for a focus on merit or productivity, while 成就 (chéngjiù) emphasizes the achievement aspect.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 绩 (jì) as a spinning wheel (the left part resembles a spinning spindle) that creates tangible results (the right part signifies achievement). Imagine a wheel spinning out achievements, making it easier to remember both the sound 'jì' and the concept of accomplishment.
Usage Notes
Be cautious with the pronunciation, especially if you are using it in Taiwan where it may sound like 'jī'. It's commonly used in phrases related to academic or job performance, so ensure you pair it with contextually appropriate nouns, like '绩效' (performance) or '成绩' (grade).
HSK Study Tips
While 绩 is not part of the standard HSK levels, it connects with words at HSK 3 and 4 that deal with education and achievement, such as 成绩 (chéngjì - grades) and 业绩 (yèjì - achievements). Focus on recognizing its usage in contexts related to evaluation and performance.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, academic and professional achievements are highly valued, making the concept of 绩 (merit) particularly significant. Students often face pressure to achieve high 绩 in their studies, reflecting the importance of educational success.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 绩 with its variant 成绩 (chéngjì) and may use them interchangeably. For instance, saying '他的绩不好' instead of '他的成绩不好' can lead to confusion; use '成绩' when specifically referring to grades.
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Grammar Patterns of 绩
绩 carries 8 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
Connie did well at school and graduated with honours.
Cultural Notes for 绩
💡Did you know?
In Chinese culture, the concept of merit (绩) is closely tied to education and career success. Achievements in school and work are highly valued, often determining one's social status.
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, academic and professional achievements are highly valued, making the concept of 绩 (merit) particularly significant. Students often face pressure to achieve high 绩 in their studies, reflecting the importance of educational success.
Word Family of 绩
Words Containing This Character16
成绩chéngjìachievement成績
业绩yèjìachievement業績
战绩military successes戰績
成绩单school report or transcript成績單
绩效performance績效
功绩feat功績
绩jìmerit績
政绩track record政績
丰功伟绩glorious achievement (idiom)豐功偉績
佳绩good result佳績
败绩to be routed敗績
绩优股gilt-edged stock績優股
绩溪Jixi county in Xuancheng 宣城[Xuānchéng], Anhui績溪
考绩to check up on sb's achievements考績
伟绩great acts偉績
绩溪县Jixi county in Xuancheng 宣城[Xuānchéng], Anhui績溪縣
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Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 绩
In Taiwan, 绩 is pronounced as [ji1]. This pronunciation can sometimes lead to confusion with the pronunciation of other characters, so it's important to be aware of the context in which it's used. Knowing the regional variations can enhance your understanding of the language.
绩 (jì) is a variant of 績, which also means merit or accomplishment. While both characters carry similar meanings, 績 is more commonly used in Mainland China, whereas 绩 may be preferred in Taiwan. Understanding the context and region can help in using the correct variant.
You can use 绩 (jì) in sentences that discuss achievements or performance, such as '他的工作绩效很好' (Tā de gōngzuò jìxiào hěn hǎo), which means 'His work performance is very good.' This character is often found in academic or professional contexts.
绩 (jì) refers to merit or accomplishment. It is often used in contexts related to achievements or results of work. In Taiwan, it can be pronounced as [ji1], which is a variant of the character 績.
You can say '他的成绩很好' (tā de chéngjì hěn hǎo) meaning 'His grades are very good'.
绩 refers to merit or accomplishment more broadly, while 成绩 specifically refers to grades or scores.
绩 is generally used in formal contexts, especially in academic or professional discussions.
