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屆 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
jièdeadline; period; measure word for elections, meetings, and other eventszg, 8 strokes, radical 尸, Very Hard
jiè(jie4) T4
  1. 1deadline; period; measure word for elections, meetings, and other events
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March 24, 2026
jiè(jie4)

The character 屆 (jiè) refers to a deadline or a specific period, often used in the context of events like elections or meetings. It can also function as a measure word to denote the number of times something occurs, such as 'the nth session' of a conference. Its usage is common in formal settings where specific time frames or occurrences are discussed.

Strokes8RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese politics, the term 屆 is often used to describe the election cycles of governmental bodies, reflecting the structured nature of political processes in China. This highlights the importance of time and order in Chinese governance.

Memory Tip

Imagine a clock (representing time) on a stage (the character 屆 has the 'stage' radical). This clock counts down to important events like elections, helping you remember that 屆 relates to deadlines and specific periods.

Meanings of 屆

jiè(jie4)
1deadline; period; measure word for elections, meetings, and other events
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About 屆

Simplified
8Strokes
Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 屆

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a clock (representing time) on a stage (the character 屆 has the 'stage' radical). This clock counts down to important events like elections, helping you remember that 屆 relates to deadlines and specific periods.

Usage Notes

Common mistakes include confusing 屆 (jiè) with 介 (jiè), which means 'to introduce.' Remember that 屆 is primarily used in formal contexts and should not be used informally. Phrases like '屆時' (jiè shí) meaning 'at that time' are common collocations.

HSK Study Tips

While 屆 is not included in HSK vocabulary lists, it relates to HSK Level 4 terms involving time and events. Students should focus on understanding its use in context, especially in formal announcements or schedules.

Cultural Note

In Chinese politics, the term 屆 is often used to describe the election cycles of governmental bodies, reflecting the structured nature of political processes in China. This highlights the importance of time and order in Chinese governance.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly use 屆 in informal contexts, such as saying '屆明天' (jiè míngtiān) instead of '明天' (míngtiān) for 'tomorrow.' Additionally, some may confuse it with similar-sounding characters, so clarity in context is crucial.

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Pronunciation of 屆

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Etymology of 屆

Decomposition of 屆

IDS Structure⿸尸⿶凵士
Full Character
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shi1
enclosing
qian3
enclosing
Shi4
inner
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Cultural Notes for 屆

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese politics, the term 屆 is often used to describe the election cycles of governmental bodies, reflecting the structured nature of political processes in China. This highlights the importance of time and order in Chinese governance.

Word Family of 屆

Words Containing This Character9
jièperiod
届时jièshíwhen the time comes屆時
本届current本屆
首届first session (of a conference etc)首屆
应届this year's應屆
下届next to serve下屆
历届lìjièall previous (meetings, sessions etc)歷屆
届满expiration of a term屆滿
无远弗届far-reaching無遠弗屆
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Compound Meaning

What does 届 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 屆

You can say '第十屆會議' (the tenth session of the meeting) to denote a specific meeting period.