HSK 7, a, 11 strokes, radical 宀, rank #20039, Very Hard
寂
jì
solitary
HSK 7, a, 11 strokes, radical 宀, rank #20039, Very Hard
寂
jì
Taiwan pr. [jí]
HSK 7, a, 11 strokes, radical 宀, rank #20039, Very Hard
寂
jì
still, silent, quiet, desolate
HSK 7, a, 11 strokes, radical 宀, rank #20039, Very Hard
寂
jì
Taiwan pr. [ji2]
HSK 7, unknown, 11 strokes, radical 宀, rank #20039, Very Hard
jì(ji4) T4
1silent
2solitary
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March 24, 2026
寂jì(ji4)
The character 寂 (jì) primarily means 'silent' or 'quiet.' It conveys a sense of solitude or desolation, often used to describe an environment devoid of sound or activity. In literature, it can evoke deep emotional states of loneliness or introspection.
Strokes11Radical宀Frequency#20039DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese poetry and philosophy, 寂 is often associated with tranquility and the deep reflection found in nature. It connects to the concept of 'wu wei' (effortless action), where silence and stillness lead to greater understanding.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'silent' monk meditating alone in a quiet temple. The left part, '寂,' resembles a roof over a solitary figure, emphasizing the stillness and solitude of the scene, while the sound 'jì' can be remembered as a 'gentle whisper' in the quiet.
Meanings of 寂
jì(ji4)
1silent
2solitary
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About 寂
寂Simplified
11Strokes
宀Radical
形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#20039Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7
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Quick Contrast
寂 (jì) vs 清 (qīng) — use 寂 for a sense of silence or solitude, while 清 refers to clarity or purity.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 寂 with similar characters like 静 (jìng), which also means quiet but with a focus on calmness. Use 寂 in more poetic or emotional contexts, while 静 is more common in everyday conversations. Be careful with tones; mispronouncing it as 'jí' can change the meaning.
HSK Study Tips
While 寂 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects with HSK Level 4 words like 孤独 (gūdú, loneliness) and 静 (jìng, quiet). Focus on using it in literary contexts to enhance your vocabulary and express nuanced feelings.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 寂 with other similar-sounding words like 静. For example, saying '我觉得很静' (wǒ juédé hěn jìng) instead of '我觉得很寂寞' (wǒ juédé hěn jìmò) when expressing loneliness can lead to misunderstanding.
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Phonosemantic compound. 宀 represents the meaning and 叔 represents the sound.
1The meaning half宀 carries the sense.
2The sound half叔 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawayroof
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 寂?
Decomposition of 寂
IDS Structure⿱宀叔
寂Full Character
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宀gai4
top
叔shu1
bottom
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How to say silent in Chinese
“silent” in Chinese is寂jì
The character 寂 (jì) primarily means 'silent' or 'quiet.' It conveys a sense of solitude or desolation, often used to describe an environment devoid of sound or activity. In literature, it can evoke deep emotional states of loneliness or introspection.
When to use 寂
Learners often confuse 寂 with similar characters like 静 (jìng), which also means quiet but with a focus on calmness. Use 寂 in more poetic or emotional contexts, while 静 is more common in everyday conversations. Be careful with tones; mispronouncing it as 'jí' can change the meaning.
寂 or something close to it
寂 (jì) vs 清 (qīng) — use 寂 for a sense of silence or solitude, while 清 refers to clarity or purity.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 寂 with other similar-sounding words like 静. For example, saying '我觉得很静' (wǒ juédé hěn jìng) instead of '我觉得很寂寞' (wǒ juédé hěn jìmò) when expressing loneliness can lead to misunderstanding.
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寂
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Grammar Patterns of 寂
寂 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高，not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. 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.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
一声尖叫打破了这可怕的沉____。
The unearthly silence was broken by a shrill screaming.
Example Sentences for 寂 (10)
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一声尖叫打破了这可怕的沉寂。
yī shēng jiān jiào dǎ pò le zhè kě pà de chén jì。
The unearthly silence was broken by a shrill screaming.
