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March 24, 2026
詰jí(ji2)
The character 詰 (jí) primarily means to question or to interrogate. It is often used in contexts involving inquiry or examination, such as questioning someone's motives or understanding. It conveys a sense of probing for information or clarification.
Strokes13Radical言Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, questioning or interrogating can often be seen as a way to show concern or care, especially in familial or educational settings, contrasting with more confrontational styles that might be found elsewhere.
Memory Tip
Imagine a detective (the radical '言' which means 'speech') aggressively questioning a suspect (the component '乞' which resembles a person pleading). The sound 'jí' can be remembered as the detective saying 'Jeez, I need answers!'
Meanings of 詰
jí(ji2)
1to question, to interrogate
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About 詰
詰Simplified
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言Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a detective (the radical '言' which means 'speech') aggressively questioning a suspect (the component '乞' which resembles a person pleading). The sound 'jí' can be remembered as the detective saying 'Jeez, I need answers!'
Usage Notes
Be mindful of the tone; 'jí' is pronounced with a rising tone, which can easily be confused with other words if mispronounced. It is used more in formal contexts, especially in legal or academic discussions. Common collocations include '詰問' (to interrogate) and '質問' (to question).
HSK Study Tips
Although 詰 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects to other words involving questioning or dialogue at higher levels. Focus on recognizing its components and practicing its usage in sentences to enhance comprehension.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, questioning or interrogating can often be seen as a way to show concern or care, especially in familial or educational settings, contrasting with more confrontational styles that might be found elsewhere.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 詰 with similar-sounding characters like 记 (jì), which means 'to remember.' A common mistake would be saying '我记他' (I remember him) when they meant to say '我詰問他' (I interrogate him).
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Cultural Notes for 詰
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, questioning or interrogating can often be seen as a way to show concern or care, especially in familial or educational settings, contrasting with more confrontational styles that might be found elsewhere.
Word Family of 詰
Words Containing This Character4
诘jíto scold詰
诘问to ask questions詰問
反诘rhetorical question反詰
盘诘to cross-examine (law)盤詰
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Frequently Asked Questions about 詰
You can use it in a sentence like '他詰問我為什麼遲到了' which means 'He interrogated me about why I was late.'
Synonyms include '質問' (to question) and '詢問' (to inquire), though each carries slightly different nuances.
It is less common in casual conversation and more often found in formal or written contexts.
