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March 24, 2026
继(繼)jì(ji4)
The character 继 (jì) generally means 'to continue' or 'to follow after.' It is commonly used in contexts related to inheritance, succession, or carrying on a tradition or task. In a broader sense, it can also imply continuity in time or action.
Strokes10Radical纟Frequency#9209DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
The concept of 继 is closely tied to Chinese values around family and heritage, as seen in practices like ancestral worship and the importance placed on passing down family names and responsibilities across generations.
Memory Tip
Imagine a relay race where one runner passes the baton to another. The character 继 (jì) looks like two people (the two parts of the character) passing something on, symbolizing the act of continuing or succeeding someone else.
Meanings of 继
jì(ji4)
1to continue
2to follow after
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About 继
继Simplified
繼Traditional
10Strokes
纟Radical
连词连词conjunction (conj.)Part of Speech
#9209Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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AI Study Notes for 继
Quick Contrast
继 (jì) vs 接 (jiē) — use 继 when emphasizing continuation in a sequence or tradition, while 接 is more about physically connecting or receiving something.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a relay race where one runner passes the baton to another. The character 继 (jì) looks like two people (the two parts of the character) passing something on, symbolizing the act of continuing or succeeding someone else.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 继 with the similar-sounding characters, as the tone is essential (jì, fourth tone). This character is often used in formal contexts, such as in legal or familial discussions about inheritance (继承). Common collocations include 继承 (to inherit) and 继续 (to continue).
HSK Study Tips
Although 继 is not currently included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it is beneficial for learners aiming for higher levels. Focus on its use in phrases and contexts such as family discussions or literature where inheritance themes appear. Understanding this character can also help in grasping complex sentences involving continuation or succession.
Cultural Note
The concept of 继 is closely tied to Chinese values around family and heritage, as seen in practices like ancestral worship and the importance placed on passing down family names and responsibilities across generations.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly use 继 without understanding its formal context, such as saying '继上' to mean 'next' instead of the correct usage, which is '接下来' (jiē xiàlái). Additionally, they might confuse it with 继承 (inheritance) without recognizing the nuances of continuation versus succession.
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Grammar Patterns of 继
继 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 8 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.
hā lǐ jì chéng le zhè zuò fáng zǐ yǐ jí xiāng dāng dà de yī piàn tǔ dì。
Harry inherited the house and a sizeable chunk of land.
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他的继承人把这幅画卖给了伦敦艺术品经销商阿格纽斯。
tā de jì chéng rén bǎ zhè fú huà mài gěi le lún dūn yì shù pǐn jīng xiāo shāng ā gé niǔ sī。
His heir sold the painting to the London art dealer Agnews.
Cultural Notes for 继
💡Did you know?
The character 继 (jì) is often used in contexts related to inheritance, such as family businesses or traditions. In Chinese culture, passing down values and practices from one generation to the next is highly valued, emphasizing the importance of continuity.
🏮Cultural insight
The concept of 继 is closely tied to Chinese values around family and heritage, as seen in practices like ancestral worship and the importance placed on passing down family names and responsibilities across generations.
Word Family of 继
Words Containing This Character20
继续jìxùto continue繼續
继jìto continue繼
继承jìchéngto inherit繼承
相继xiāngjìin succession相繼
继父jìfùstepfather繼父
继承人heir繼承人
继而jì’érthen繼而
继母jìmǔstepmother繼母
孙继海Sun Jihai (1977-), Chinese footballer, played for Manchester City (2002-2008)孫繼海
继任successor繼任
夜以继日yèyǐjìrìnight and day (idiom); continuous strenuous effort夜以繼日
继承权right of inheritance繼承權
继子stepson繼子
中继站relay station中繼站
继电器relay (electronics)繼電器
继任者successor繼任者
中继to relay中繼
继往开来forming a bridge between earlier and later stages繼往開來
承继to inherit承繼
前赴后继qiánfùhòujìto advance dauntlessly in wave upon wave (idiom)前赴後繼
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Compound Meaning
What does 继续 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 继
继 (jì) is versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. It appears in literature, academic writing, and casual conversation, making it a useful character to learn for various situations.
Common phrases that include 继 (jì) are 继续 (jìxù), meaning 'to continue,' and 继承 (jìchéng), meaning 'to inherit.' These phrases are frequently used in everyday Chinese conversations.
You can use 继 (jì) in a sentence like '他继承了他的父亲的事业' (Tā jìchéngle tā de fùqīn de shìyè), which means 'He inherited his father's business.' It can be used in various contexts to indicate continuation or succession.
继 (jì) means 'to continue,' 'to follow after,' or 'to succeed.' It can also imply inheriting something or carrying on a tradition. This character is often used in contexts related to continuation or succession.
You can say '我将继续我的学习' (Wǒ jiāng jìxù wǒ de xuéxí) meaning 'I will continue my studies.'
Yes, but it is more commonly used in formal contexts, especially related to inheritance or succession.
Yes, in certain contexts, it can imply following someone in a sequence or tradition.
