HSK 4, v, 11 strokes, radical 宀, rank #1475, Medium
寄
jì
to lodge
HSK 4, v, 11 strokes, radical 宀, rank #1475, Medium
寄
jì
to mail
HSK 4, v, 11 strokes, radical 宀, rank #1475, Medium
寄
jì
to send
HSK 4, v, 11 strokes, radical 宀, rank #1475, Medium
寄
jì
to entrust
HSK 4, v, 11 strokes, radical 宀, rank #1475, Medium
寄
jì
to depend
HSK 4, v, 11 strokes, radical 宀, rank #1475, Medium
寄
jì
to mail, to send, to transit; to deposit, to entrust; to rely on
HSK 4, v, 11 strokes, radical 宀, rank #1475, Medium
寄
jì
to depend on
HSK 4, unknown, 11 strokes, radical 宀, rank #1475, Medium
寄
jì
to attach oneself to
HSK 4, unknown, 11 strokes, radical 宀, rank #1475, Medium
寄
jì
foster (son etc)
HSK 4, unknown, 11 strokes, radical 宀, rank #1475, Medium
jì(ji4) T4
1to live (in a house)
2to lodge
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March 24, 2026
寄jì(ji4)
The character 寄 (jì) primarily means 'to send' or 'to mail,' often used in the context of sending letters or packages. It can also imply entrusting someone with something or depending on someone or something, making it versatile in both personal and logistical situations.
Strokes11Radical宀Frequency#1475DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, sending letters and packages often includes specific norms, such as using red envelopes for gifts during festivals, which are forms of寄 that carry deeper meanings.
Memory Tip
Imagine a letter getting 'giddy' (sounds like 'jì') as it is sent off to its destination. The character 寄 has a roof (the 'house') at the top, symbolizing sending something from one place to another, like residents leaving a house.
Meanings of 寄
jì(ji4)
1to live (in a house)
2to lodge
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About 寄
寄Simplified
11Strokes
宀Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#1475Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L4HSK 3.0L4IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1
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AI Study Notes for 寄
Quick Contrast
寄 (jì) vs 送 (sòng) — use 寄 when emphasizing the act of sending something to a destination, especially mail, while 送 focuses more on the act of giving or delivering something to someone.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a letter getting 'giddy' (sounds like 'jì') as it is sent off to its destination. The character 寄 has a roof (the 'house') at the top, symbolizing sending something from one place to another, like residents leaving a house.
Usage Notes
Common mistakes include confusing 寄 (jì) with 记 (jì, to remember), as they sound similar but have different meanings. This word is informal but can be used in many contexts, so practice collocations like '寄信' (to send a letter) and '寄包裹' (to mail a package).
HSK Study Tips
As HSK Level 4, this word connects with concepts of communication and logistics, which are common at this level. Students should focus on using 寄 in both written and spoken forms, incorporating it into sentences about sending and entrusting.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, sending letters and packages often includes specific norms, such as using red envelopes for gifts during festivals, which are forms of寄 that carry deeper meanings.
Common Mistakes
Learners often incorrectly use 寄 when they mean to say 'bring' (拿, ná). For example, saying '寄我的书给我' instead of '拿我的书给我' (bring me my book) is a common error.
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Grammar Patterns of 寄
寄 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 10 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The patterns below break down its most common sentence frames, with example sentences and practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) for each one.
The direct marketing industry has become adept at packaging special offers.
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把这些衣服寄给我姐姐好 吗 ?
bǎ zhè xiē yī fú jì gěi wǒ jiě jiě hǎo?
Could you bundle these clothes off to my sister?
Cultural Notes for 寄
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In Chinese culture, sending letters or packages can be a significant gesture of care and connection, especially during festivals like the Spring Festival (春节) when families send gifts to each other.
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, sending letters and packages often includes specific norms, such as using red envelopes for gifts during festivals, which are forms of寄 that carry deeper meanings.
Word Family of 寄
Words Containing This Character20
寄jìto send
寄托jìtuōto entrust (to sb)寄託
寄生虫parasite (biology)寄生蟲
邮寄to mail郵寄
寄宿to stay
寄予to express
寄生parasitism
寄养to foster寄養
寄存to deposit
寄望to place hopes on
寄主host (of a parasite)
寄居to live away from home
槲寄生mistletoe
寄人篱下to lodge under another person's roof (idiom); to live relying on sb else's charity寄人籬下
寄放to leave sth with sb
寄存器processor register (computing)
寄宿生boarder
寄售sale on consignment
寄居蟹hermit crab
投寄to send by post
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Compound Meaning
What does 寄 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 寄
Besides 'to send' and 'to mail', 寄 (jì) can also mean 'to entrust' someone with something or 'to depend on' someone. In certain contexts, it can refer to living in a place or attaching oneself to something.
The character 寄 is pronounced as 'jì' in Mandarin. The tone is a descending tone, which is important for correct pronunciation in Chinese.
寄 (jì) means 'to send' or 'to mail' in Chinese. It can also imply 'to entrust' or 'to depend on'. Additionally, it can refer to the act of attaching oneself to or living in a house.
You can use 寄 (jì) in sentences like '我想寄一封信' (Wǒ xiǎng jì yī fēng xìn), which means 'I want to send a letter.' It can also be used to express dependence, such as '我寄希望于你' (Wǒ jì xīwàng yú nǐ), meaning 'I depend on you for hope.'
You can say '我想寄一封信给我的朋友' (I want to send a letter to my friend).
寄 generally refers to mailing or sending something, while 送 is more about giving or delivering something personally.
Yes, it can imply relying on someone, for example, '我寄希望于你' (I depend on you for hope).
