HSK 6, q, 13 strokes, radical 车, rank #20856, Hard
辑
jí
to collect
HSK 6, q, 13 strokes, radical 车, rank #20856, Hard
辑
jí
to edit
HSK 6, q, 13 strokes, radical 车, rank #20856, Hard
辑
jí
to compile
HSK 6, q, 13 strokes, radical 车, rank #20856, Hard
辑
jí
to gather, to collect; to edit, to compile
HSK 6, q, 13 strokes, radical 车, rank #20856, Hard
jí(ji2) T2
1to gather up
2to collect
Listen to the audio pronunciation 3 times to gain XP
March 24, 2026
辑(輯)jí(ji2)
The character 辑 (jí) means to gather, collect, edit, or compile. It is often used in contexts related to assembling information, such as editing a book or compiling data. This term appears frequently in academic and literary contexts, emphasizing the act of organizing and presenting information cohesively.
Strokes13Radical车Frequency#20856DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the compilation of texts, such as historical documents or literary works, is highly regarded. 辑 is often found in titles of scholarly works, reflecting the importance of knowledge preservation and organization in Chinese history.
Memory Tip
Imagine a librarian (the radical 辶) gathering books (the character’s essence) scattered around a library and compiling them into a well-organized collection. The sound 'jí' can remind you of 'gathering' or 'collecting' as you visualize the librarian’s diligent work.
Meanings of 辑
jí(ji2)
1to gather up
2to collect
Exercise 1 of 2
Listen & Choose the Meaning
Choose the correct answer:
About 辑
辑Simplified
輯Traditional
13Strokes
车Radical
量词liàngcímeasure word (mw.)Part of Speech
#20856Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6
Podcast: 辑
Podcast: 辑
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI Study Notes for 辑
Quick Contrast
编辑 (biān jí) vs 整理 (zhěng lǐ) — use 辑 when emphasizing the act of compiling or editing content, while 编辑 focuses more on the process of editing or preparing material for publication.
Usage Notes
Be mindful of the contexts in which 辑 is used; it is more formal and typically associated with written or academic materials. A common mistake is confusing it with similar-sounding characters that have different meanings; always check the context to ensure correct usage.
HSK Study Tips
Although 辑 is not part of the official HSK levels, it connects well with other characters related to editing and compiling, such as 编辑 (biān jí, edit). Focus on using 辑 in phrases that involve gathering or compiling information.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 辑 with similar characters like 集 (jí), which means 'to gather' more generally. For example, saying '我在辑书' (Wǒ zài jí shū, I am collecting books) is incorrect; it should be '我在编辑书' (Wǒ zài biān jí shū, I am editing a book).
AI-enhanced 2026-03-24
Pronunciation of 辑
Premium — Locked
AI tone practice
Pro
Drill the tone of 辑 with AI-powered exercises, get instant feedback, and earn XP toward mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
2The sound half咠 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawaycart
4On the record aspictophonetic.
Every clue here comes from the character's recorded structure — nothing is guessed.
Want the full history of 辑? Jason searches the paleographic record, weighs the competing accounts and judges the popular story.
Charged once for this character — everyone reads it afterwards.
Exercise 1 of 1
Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 辑?
Decomposition of 辑
IDS Structure⿰车咠
辑Full Character
=
车Che1
left
咠qi4
right
Exercise 1 of 2
Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 辑?
How to say to gather up in Chinese
“to gather up” in Chinese is辑jí
The character 辑 (jí) means to gather, collect, edit, or compile. It is often used in contexts related to assembling information, such as editing a book or compiling data. This term appears frequently in academic and literary contexts, emphasizing the act of organizing and presenting information cohesively.
When to use 辑
Be mindful of the contexts in which 辑 is used; it is more formal and typically associated with written or academic materials. A common mistake is confusing it with similar-sounding characters that have different meanings; always check the context to ensure correct usage.
辑 or something close to it
编辑 (biān jí) vs 整理 (zhěng lǐ) — use 辑 when emphasizing the act of compiling or editing content, while 编辑 focuses more on the process of editing or preparing material for publication.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 辑 with similar characters like 集 (jí), which means 'to gather' more generally. For example, saying '我在辑书' (Wǒ zài jí shū, I am collecting books) is incorrect; it should be '我在编辑书' (Wǒ zài biān jí shū, I am editing a book).
Write 辑
辑
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 辑 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Write correctly 3 times to earn XP
Grammar Patterns of 辑
辑 functions as a measure word. Place it between a number/demonstrative and the noun it counts (一本书, 这个人). Different categories of nouns require different measure words. It carries 5 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
