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譏 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
譏jīto ridicule, to mock, to jeerx, 19 strokes, radical 言
jī(ji1) T1
  1. 1to ridicule, to mock, to jeer
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March 24, 2026

譏jī(ji1)

The character 譏 (jī) means to ridicule or mock someone, often in a scornful or derisive manner. It is commonly used in contexts where individuals or groups express contempt through laughter or sarcastic remarks. This term carries a negative connotation, indicating disapproval or disdain.

Strokes19Radical言
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, ridicule can often reflect social hierarchies and power dynamics, with mocking sometimes used in satire to critique authority or societal norms. This character may appear in literature and social commentary.

Memory Tip

Imagine a person holding a sign that says 'Jeez!' while pointing and laughing at someone. The character 譏 can be split into its components: '言' (speech) and '奇' (strange), suggesting that strange words or mockery are being spoken, helping you remember both the pronunciation and meaning.

Meanings of 譏

jī(ji1)
1to ridicule, to mock, to jeer
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About 譏

譏Simplified
19Strokes
言Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 譏

Quick Contrast

嘲 (cháo) - use 譏 (jī) when emphasizing scornful mockery, while 嘲 (cháo) is more general and can imply teasing without the same level of contempt.

Usage Notes

Be cautious when using 譏, as it is quite informal and can be deemed offensive depending on the context. Common collocations include 譏笑 (to mock and laugh at) and 譏讽 (to satirize). Avoid using it in formal settings or when discussing sensitive topics.

HSK Study Tips

Although 譏 is not part of the official HSK levels, it can be associated with advanced vocabulary focusing on social interactions and emotions. Learners should practice using it in sentences to understand its nuances in tone and context.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 譏 with similar characters like 嘲 (cháo - to mock), leading to incorrect usage. For example, saying '我很喜欢譏人' (I really like to ridicule people) is incorrect; instead, you might say '我不喜欢譏人' (I do not like to ridicule people).

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Etymology of 譏

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Explanation

Phonosemantic compound. 讠 represents the meaning and 几 represents the sound. Simplified form of 譏.

Memory Hint

speech

Semantic (meaning)言
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Phonetic (sound)幾
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Case file: 譏

Phonosemantic compound. 讠 represents the meaning and 几 represents the sound. Simplified form of 譏.

  1. 1The meaning half言 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half幾 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayspeech
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 譏

IDS Structure⿰言幾
譏Full Character
=
言yan2
left
幾ji3
right
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How to say to ridicule, to mock, to jeer in Chinese

“to ridicule, to mock, to jeer” in Chinese is譏jī

The character 譏 (jī) means to ridicule or mock someone, often in a scornful or derisive manner. It is commonly used in contexts where individuals or groups express contempt through laughter or sarcastic remarks. This term carries a negative connotation, indicating disapproval or disdain.

When to use 譏

Be cautious when using 譏, as it is quite informal and can be deemed offensive depending on the context. Common collocations include 譏笑 (to mock and laugh at) and 譏讽 (to satirize). Avoid using it in formal settings or when discussing sensitive topics.

譏 or something close to it

嘲 (cháo) - use 譏 (jī) when emphasizing scornful mockery, while 嘲 (cháo) is more general and can imply teasing without the same level of contempt.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 譏 with similar characters like 嘲 (cháo - to mock), leading to incorrect usage. For example, saying '我很喜欢譏人' (I really like to ridicule people) is incorrect; instead, you might say '我不喜欢譏人' (I do not like to ridicule people).

Write 譏

譏

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Word Family of 譏

Words Containing This Character6
讥讽to satirize譏諷
讥笑jīxiàoto sneer譏笑
讥jīto ridicule譏
反唇相讥to retort反唇相譏
讥诮to deride譏誚
讥刺to ridicule譏刺
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Compound Meaning

What does 讥讽 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 譏

No, 譏 is generally used in informal contexts and should be avoided in formal writing.

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