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剂
jì
dose
HSK 7, zg, 8 strokes, radical 刂, rank #2561, Very Hard
剂
jì
dose; medicine; measure word for medicines
HSK 7, zg, 8 strokes, radical 刂, rank #2561, Very Hard
剂
jì
dose (medicine)
HSK 7, unknown, 8 strokes, radical 刂, rank #2561, Very Hard
jì(ji4)ji T4
1dose
2dose; medicine; measure word for medicines
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March 24, 2026
剂(劑)jì(ji4)
剂 (jì) refers to a dose or a measure in the context of medicine. It is commonly used to discuss the specific quantity of a medication prescribed for consumption. This character can also serve as a measure word for various types of medicines or medicinal preparations.
Strokes8Radical刂Frequency#2561DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note
In Chinese medicine, precise dosages are crucial for treatment effectiveness, reflecting the traditional emphasis on balance and harmony in health practices. The concept of dosage is therefore integral to both Western and traditional Chinese medicine.
Memory tip
Imagine a doctor holding a 'jì' (剂) of medicine in one hand and a scale in the other, carefully measuring the dose. The character has a radical for 'medicine' (药) which visually links it to the concept of dosages.
Meanings of 剂
jì(ji4)
1dose
2dose; medicine; measure word for medicines
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About 剂
剂Simplified
劑Traditional
8Strokes
刂Radical
状态词zgnq (stat.)Part of Speech
#2561Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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Quick Contrast
剂 (jì) vs 量 (liàng) — use 剂 when referring specifically to a dose of medication, while 量 refers more generally to quantity.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 剂 (jì) with 剧 (jù), which means 'drama' or 'play.' This word is used primarily in medical contexts, so it's more formal than casual. Common collocations include '剂量' (jì liàng, dose) and '药剂' (yào jì, medicinal agent).
HSK Study Tips
While 剂 (jì) is not found in the HSK vocabulary lists, it relates to HSK Level 3 and above vocabularies such as 药 (yào, medicine) and 剂量 (jì liàng, dosage). Focus on its use in health-related contexts to build your medical vocabulary.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 剂 (jì) with 剧 (jù), thinking they mean the same thing due to similar pronunciation. Ensure you remember that 剂 relates specifically to dosages in a medical context.
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剂 = 刂 + 齐. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 剂
IDS Structure⿰齐刂
剂Full character
=
齐Qi2
left
刂dao1
right
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How to say dose in Chinese
“dose” in Chinese is剂jì
剂 (jì) refers to a dose or a measure in the context of medicine. It is commonly used to discuss the specific quantity of a medication prescribed for consumption. This character can also serve as a measure word for various types of medicines or medicinal preparations.
When to use 剂
Be careful not to confuse 剂 (jì) with 剧 (jù), which means 'drama' or 'play.' This word is used primarily in medical contexts, so it's more formal than casual. Common collocations include '剂量' (jì liàng, dose) and '药剂' (yào jì, medicinal agent).
剂 or something close to it
剂 (jì) vs 量 (liàng) — use 剂 when referring specifically to a dose of medication, while 量 refers more generally to quantity.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 剂 (jì) with 剧 (jù), thinking they mean the same thing due to similar pronunciation. Ensure you remember that 剂 relates specifically to dosages in a medical context.
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Grammar patterns of 剂
剂 carries 3 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
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我之前建议成人服用的____量可以降到1/2或者1/4。
The doses I suggested for adults could be halved or quartered.
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Cultural Notes for 剂
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In Western medicine, the dosage is often standardized and formulaic, while in traditional Chinese medicine, dosages may vary greatly based on individual patient assessment, emphasizing a personalized approach.
Word Family of 剂
Words containing this character20
剂jìdose (medicine)劑
剂量jìliàngdosage劑量
镇静剂zhènjìngjìtranquilizer鎮靜劑
兴奋剂xīngfènjìstimulant興奮劑
药剂yàojìmedicine藥劑
制剂zhìjì(chemical or pharmaceutical) preparation製劑
试剂shìjìreagent試劑
麻醉剂mázuìjìnarcotic麻醉劑
添加剂tiānjiājìadditive添加劑
催化剂cuīhuàjìcatalyst催化劑
杀虫剂shāchóngjìinsecticide殺蟲劑
调剂tiáojìto adjust調劑
药剂师yàojìshīdrugstore藥劑師
溶剂róngjìsolvent溶劑
清洁剂qīngjiéjìdetergent清潔劑
抑制剂yìzhìjìsuppressant抑制劑
解毒剂jiědújìan antidote解毒劑
润滑剂rùnhuájìlubricant潤滑劑
防腐剂fángfǔjìpreservative防腐劑
漂白剂piǎobáijìbleach漂白劑
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Frequently asked questions about 剂
You can say '每天吃三剂药' (Měitiān chī sān jì yào), meaning 'Take three doses of medicine every day.'
While primarily associated with medicine, 剂 can also refer to doses in other contexts, such as chemicals or supplements.
剂 is pronounced with the fourth tone (jì), which is a falling tone.
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