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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
籍贯jíguànone's native placeHSK 7, nr, 28 strokes, rank #47394, Very Hard
籍贯jíguànplace of ancestryHSK 7, nr, 28 strokes, rank #47394, Very Hard
籍贯jíguànregistered birthplaceHSK 7, nr, 28 strokes, rank #47394, Very Hard
jíguàn(ji2guan4)ji guan T2
  1. 1one's native place
  2. 2place of ancestry
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March 24, 2026

籍贯(籍貫)jíguàn(ji2guan4)

籍贯 (jíguàn) refers to a person's native place or place of ancestry, often indicating where one was born or where their family originates. This term is commonly used in official documents and forms, as well as in conversations about personal background and identity.

Strokes28Frequency#47394DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, one's 籍贯 is often significant as it can reflect regional identity and cultural heritage. Many Chinese people take pride in their native places, which can influence social interactions and relationships.

Memory tip

Think of 籍 (jí) as a 'record' and 贯 (guàn) as a 'connection'. Imagine a scroll (籍) that records your family's history, connecting you to your birthplace (贯). Visualize this scroll being unrolled to reveal your ancestral roots.

Meanings of 籍贯

jíguàn(ji2guan4)
1one's native place
2place of ancestry
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About 籍贯

籍贯Simplified
籍貫Traditional
28Strokes
—Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
#47394Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7HSKKL3CEFRC1

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故乡 (gùxiāng) - use 籍贯 (jíguàn) for formal contexts or official documents, while 故乡 (gùxiāng) is more commonly used in casual conversations about one's hometown.

Usage Notes

Be mindful of the context in which you use 籍贯; it is more formal and often used in official settings rather than casual conversation. Common collocations include '填写籍贯' (fill in your native place) and '询问籍贯' (ask about one's native place). Avoid confusing it with 住址 (zhùzhǐ), which means 'residential address'.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 6 word, 籍贯 connects well with other words related to family and identity, such as 家乡 (jiāxiāng, hometown) and 血统 (xuètǒng, lineage). Students should focus on using it appropriately in both written and spoken contexts, especially in formal situations.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 籍贯 with 住址 (zhùzhǐ). For example, saying '我的住址是北京' (Wǒ de zhùzhǐ shì Běijīng) when they mean to indicate their birthplace. Remember to use 籍贯 for ancestry and native place, not for current address.

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Component characters

籍jíbook or record
20 strokes⺮
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贯guànto pierce through
8 strokes贝
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How to say one's native place in Chinese

“one's native place” in Chinese is籍贯jíguàn

籍贯 (jíguàn) refers to a person's native place or place of ancestry, often indicating where one was born or where their family originates. This term is commonly used in official documents and forms, as well as in conversations about personal background and identity.

When to use 籍贯

Be mindful of the context in which you use 籍贯; it is more formal and often used in official settings rather than casual conversation. Common collocations include '填写籍贯' (fill in your native place) and '询问籍贯' (ask about one's native place). Avoid confusing it with 住址 (zhùzhǐ), which means 'residential address'.

籍贯 or something close to it

故乡 (gùxiāng) - use 籍贯 (jíguàn) for formal contexts or official documents, while 故乡 (gùxiāng) is more commonly used in casual conversations about one's hometown.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 籍贯 with 住址 (zhùzhǐ). For example, saying '我的住址是北京' (Wǒ de zhùzhǐ shì Běijīng) when they mean to indicate their birthplace. Remember to use 籍贯 for ancestry and native place, not for current address.

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You can say, '我的籍贯是北京' (Wǒ de jíguàn shì Běijīng), meaning 'My native place is Beijing.'

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