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March 24, 2026
跡jī(ji1)
The character 跡 (jī) refers to a trace, sign, or mark left by something, often implying a physical footprint or evidence of past actions. It can be used in both literal and metaphorical contexts, such as tracing one’s steps or indicating the remnants of a historical event.
Strokes13Radical足Frequency#79976DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, tracking footprints or traces can symbolize searching for one's roots or understanding history, reflecting the importance of ancestry and legacy.
Memory Tip
Imagine following a trail of footprints in the sand, each step marking where someone has been. The character 跡 resembles feet walking, with the left radical '走' (to walk) indicating motion and the right part hinting at 'evidence' or 'mark'.
Meanings of 跡
jī(ji1)
1trace, sign, mark, footprint
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踪 (zōng) — use 跡 when referring specifically to traces left behind, while 踪 emphasizes the act of following or tracking.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine following a trail of footprints in the sand, each step marking where someone has been. The character 跡 resembles feet walking, with the left radical '走' (to walk) indicating motion and the right part hinting at 'evidence' or 'mark'.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 跡 (jī) with similar-sounding words. It is often used in more formal contexts, such as '足跡' (footprint) or '痕跡' (mark), and can imply an investigation into past actions. Ensure you use the correct tone to convey the intended meaning.
HSK Study Tips
While 跡 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects with other HSK words that involve movement or evidence, such as 走 (to walk) and 迹 (mark). Focus on how it can be used in phrases related to history or exploration.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, tracking footprints or traces can symbolize searching for one's roots or understanding history, reflecting the importance of ancestry and legacy.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 跡 (jī) with 痕 (hén), which means 'mark' or 'scar', leading to sentences like '我看到一個痕在地上' (I saw a mark on the ground) when they mean 'trace'. The correct usage should specify the context, such as '我看到一個跡在地上'.
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Cultural Notes for 跡
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In Chinese culture, tracking footprints or traces can symbolize searching for one's roots or understanding history, reflecting the importance of ancestry and legacy.
Word Family of 跡
Words Containing This Character20
奇迹qíjìmiracle奇跡
痕迹hénjìvestige痕跡
迹象jìxiàngmark跡象
血迹bloodstain血跡
事迹shìjìdeed事跡
迹jìmark跡
轨迹guǐjìlocus軌跡
足迹zújìfootprint足跡
踪迹zōngjìtracks蹤跡
笔迹handwriting筆跡
遗迹trace遺跡
字迹zìjìhandwriting字跡
墨迹ink marks墨跡
古迹gǔjìhistorical sites古蹟
蛛丝马迹traces蛛絲馬跡
销声匿迹to lie low銷聲匿跡
绝迹to vanish絕跡
印迹footprint印跡
混迹hiding one's identity混跡
发迹to make one's mark發跡
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Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 跡
You can say '他的足跡在沙灘上很清楚' (His footprints on the beach are very clear).
Synonyms include 痕跡 (hén jī, trace) and 足跡 (zú jī, footprint).
It is more common in written language or formal speech rather than casual conversation.
