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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
輯jíto gather, to collect; to edit, to compilezg, 16 strokes, radical 車
jí(ji2)ji T2
  1. 1to gather, to collect; to edit, to compile
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March 24, 2026

輯jí(ji2)

The character 輯 (jí) refers to the act of gathering, collecting, or compiling information or materials. It is often used in the context of editing texts, compiling reports, or assembling data, making it relevant in academic and professional settings.

Strokes16Radical車
Cultural note

In Chinese literature, the act of compiling texts has historical significance, as many classical works were edited and compiled by scholars to preserve knowledge and culture for future generations.

Memory tip

Imagine gathering a stack of books (the radical 車, meaning vehicle, suggests movement) to compile a bibliography. The sound 'jí' can be remembered by associating it with 'gathering'—think 'jig' as you dance around, collecting all the needed materials.

Meanings of 輯

jí(ji2)
1to gather, to collect; to edit, to compile
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About 輯

輯Simplified
16Strokes
車Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Quick Contrast

辑 (jí) refers specifically to editing or compiling texts, while 集 (jí) emphasizes the act of gathering or assembling items or people more generally.

Usage Notes

Be cautious not to confuse 輯 (jí) with similar-sounding characters that have different meanings. It is more commonly used in formal contexts, such as academic writing. Common collocations include '編輯輯' (biānjí jí - compile and edit).

HSK Study Tips

Although 輯 is not part of HSK vocabulary, it is related to other characters that involve gathering or editing, such as 編 (biān) for 'edit' and 集 (jí) for 'gather'. Focus on recognizing how it functions in compound words.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 輯 with 集 (jí) because both sound similar and relate to gathering. For example, saying '我在集资料' (wǒ zài jí zīliào - I am gathering materials) instead of '我在輯资料' is incorrect; use 輯 to emphasize compilation.

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Etymology of 輯

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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Semantic (meaning)車
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Phonetic (sound)咠
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Origin

輯 = 車 + 咠. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 輯

IDS Structure⿰車咠
輯Full character
=
車che1
left
咠qi4
right
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Parts

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How to say to gather, to collect; to edit, to compile in Chinese

“to gather, to collect; to edit, to compile” in Chinese is輯jí

The character 輯 (jí) refers to the act of gathering, collecting, or compiling information or materials. It is often used in the context of editing texts, compiling reports, or assembling data, making it relevant in academic and professional settings.

When to use 輯

Be cautious not to confuse 輯 (jí) with similar-sounding characters that have different meanings. It is more commonly used in formal contexts, such as academic writing. Common collocations include '編輯輯' (biānjí jí - compile and edit).

輯 or something close to it

辑 (jí) refers specifically to editing or compiling texts, while 集 (jí) emphasizes the act of gathering or assembling items or people more generally.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 輯 with 集 (jí) because both sound similar and relate to gathering. For example, saying '我在集资料' (wǒ zài jí zīliào - I am gathering materials) instead of '我在輯资料' is incorrect; use 輯 to emphasize compilation.

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Word Family of 輯

Words containing this character11
编辑biānjíto edit編輯
专辑zhuānjíalbum專輯
逻辑luójílogic (loanword)邏輯
剪辑to edit (video images, film)剪輯
特辑album特輯
辑jíto edit輯
总编辑chief editor (of newspaper)總編輯
逻辑学logic邏輯學
编辑器editor (software)編輯器
辑录to compile輯錄
数理逻辑mathematical logic數理邏輯
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Frequently asked questions about 輯

It is typically used in contexts involving editing texts, compiling reports, or gathering information.

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