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March 24, 2026
缉(緝)jī(ji1)
The character 缉 (jī) primarily means 'to stitch finely' or 'to seize/arrest.' It is commonly used in legal contexts to refer to the act of apprehending criminals. In a more literal sense, it can also refer to sewing or stitching something tightly together.
Strokes12Radical纟Frequency#14672DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 'seizing' or 'arresting' ties closely to the importance of social order and community safety, often reflected in literature and media that portray the role of law enforcement.
Memory Tip
Imagine a tailor (the radical for 'cloth' 幺) stitching a delicate fabric very carefully. The sound 'jī' can be remembered by thinking of a 'gentle stitch' that secures the fabric tightly, just like how the police might 'stitch' together their evidence to catch criminals.
Meanings of 缉
jī(ji1)
primary
1to seize
2to stitch finely
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About 缉
缉Simplified
緝Traditional
12Strokes
纟Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
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Quick Contrast
缉 (jī) vs 抓 (zhuā) — use 缉 for formal/legal contexts of apprehending, while 抓 is more casual and can mean to catch or grab.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a tailor (the radical for 'cloth' 幺) stitching a delicate fabric very carefully. The sound 'jī' can be remembered by thinking of a 'gentle stitch' that secures the fabric tightly, just like how the police might 'stitch' together their evidence to catch criminals.
Usage Notes
This verb is often used in formal contexts, especially in law enforcement. A common mistake is confusing it with similar-sounding words; be careful with pronunciation. It often collocates with words related to law and order, such as 'arrest' or 'seize.'
HSK Study Tips
While 缉 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it shares components with other characters like 逮 (dài, to catch) and 逮捕 (dàibǔ, to arrest), which are relevant for learners at higher levels. Focus on the context of law enforcement to better understand its usage.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 'seizing' or 'arresting' ties closely to the importance of social order and community safety, often reflected in literature and media that portray the role of law enforcement.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mispronounce 缉 due to its similarity to other words. For example, saying 'jī' instead of 'qì' in the Taiwanese context can lead to misunderstandings. Always pay attention to the context to choose the correct pronunciation.
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Grammar Patterns of 缉
缉 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 6 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.
Exercise 1 of 2
Complete the Sentence
他因谋杀一名地方法官而被通____。
He was wanted for the murder of a magistrate.
Example Sentences for 缉 (2)
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1
他因谋杀一名地方法官而被通缉。
tā yīn móu shā yī míng dì fāng fǎ guān ér bèi tōng jī。
He was wanted for the murder of a magistrate.
2
他是欧洲最重要的通缉犯之一。
tā shì ōu zhōu zuì zhòng yào de tōng jī fàn zhī yī。
He is one of the most wanted criminals in Europe.
Cultural Notes for 缉
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the concept of 'seizing' or 'arresting' ties closely to the importance of social order and community safety, often reflected in literature and media that portray the role of law enforcement.
Word Family of 缉
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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Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 缉
Common phrases include 缉拿 (jīná, to capture or arrest) and 缉捕 (jībǔ, to apprehend).
In Taiwan, 缉 is pronounced as qì, which is different from the standard mainland pronunciation jī.
While it can be used in general conversation, it is more commonly found in formal or legal contexts.
