Chinese characters for “ji”
154 characters share this plain syllable. Compare tone marks first, then open a character for writing and usage.
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First tone
jī
chicken
7 strokes · HSK 3.0 L3to store up, to amass, to accumulate
10 strokes · HSK 3.0 L7-9table
3 strokesto ridicule, to mock, to jeer
4 strokesto strike, to hit, to beat
5 strokesto grumble
5 strokeshungry, starving
5 strokesto divine
6 strokesgarbage, rubbish
6 strokesdesk
6 strokesan oblong pearl
6 strokesflesh, skin
6 strokesChinese elder tree
6 strokesjetty, reef
7 strokesChinese character
9 strokesbeauty
9 strokestrace, sign, mark, footprint
9 strokescarving or engraving
10 strokesthe chirping of insects
10 strokesbeauty
10 strokeswooden clogs
10 strokeshairpin
10 strokeshungry, starving
10 strokesfoundation, base
11 strokesachievements, merit
11 strokesa mountain in Henan
12 strokesanimal horns
12 strokesto sieze, to arrest
12 strokesgift, present
12 strokesodd, unusual
13 strokestrace, sign, mark, footprint
13 strokesto ascend, to rise
13 strokesto hit, to strike
14 strokessieve
14 strokesto grumble
15 strokesimperial domain
15 strokesto examine, to investigate
15 strokesto sieze, to arrest
15 strokesto smash into pieces, to pulverize
15 strokesunburnt bricks
16 strokesdesk
16 strokesto arouse, to incite
16 strokesan oblong pearl
16 strokesto store up, to amass, to accumulate
16 strokesto strike, to hit, to beat
17 strokesjetty, reef
17 strokesachievements, merit
17 strokeshalter
17 strokestrace, tracks
18 strokeschicken
18 strokesto ridicule, to mock, to jeer
19 strokesfamine
20 strokesto ascend, to rise
21 strokeschicken
21 strokesgift, present
21 strokeshalter
24 strokesSecond tone
jí
to extend
3 strokes · HSK 3.0 L5to gather, to collect
12 strokes · HSK 3.0 L5extreme, top
7 strokes · HSK 3.0 L3level, rank
6 strokes · HSK 3.0 L5promptly, quickly, immediately
7 strokes · HSK 3.0 L7-9anxious, worried
9 strokes · HSK 3.0 L3to assemble, to gather together
3 strokeslucky, propitious, good
6 strokesperilous, hazardous
6 strokesto draw water at a well
6 strokesurgently, immediately, extremely
8 strokesstrong, robust
8 strokesto question, to interrogate
8 strokesbamboo box used carry books
9 strokeslevel, rank
9 strokessickness, illness, disease
10 strokesspine, backbone
10 strokesto collect oneself
12 strokesjujube tree
12 strokesextreme, top
12 strokesto put to death
12 strokesjealous, envious
13 strokespaddle, oar
13 strokesfurze, gorse
13 strokesto gather, to collect
13 strokesto question, to interrogate
13 strokesto plow
14 strokesthin, emaciated
15 strokesHouttuynia cordata
15 strokeswagtail
15 strokesto gather, to collect
16 strokesby means of
17 strokesregister, record, list, census
20 strokeswagtail
21 strokesThird tone
jǐ
small table
2 strokes · HSK 3.0 L1to squeeze, to push against
9 strokes · HSK 3.0 L5self, oneself
3 strokesnits, lice
8 strokesto pull, to drag
11 strokessmall table
12 strokesa double-bladed axe
12 strokesridge, crest, apex
13 strokesa species of deer
13 strokesto squeeze, to push against
17 strokesnits, lice
18 strokesFourth tone
jì
mark, sign
5 strokes · HSK 3.0 L3a quarter-year, a season
8 strokes · HSK 3.0 L3already, since, then
9 strokes · HSK 3.0 L4dose
8 strokes · HSK 3.0 L7-9to mail, to send, to transit
11 strokes · HSK 3.0 L4to calculate, to count
4 strokes · HSK 3.0 L7-9to continue, to carry on
10 strokes · HSK 3.0 L7-9to sacrifice to, to worship
11 strokes · HSK 3.0 L7-9jealous, envious
7 strokes · HSK 3.0 L7-9snout
3 strokessnout
3 strokesto choke on something
4 strokestalent, skill, craft, ability
6 strokesdiscipline, age
6 strokesprostitute
7 strokesability, talent
7 strokeswater caltrop
7 strokesborder, boundary, juncture
7 strokesto sip
9 strokeswhen, until
9 strokesto aid, to help, to relieve
9 strokesdiscipline, age
9 strokeswater chestnut
9 strokesto calculate, to count
9 strokesto covet, to desire, to long for
10 strokesmark, sign
10 strokesbrave
11 strokesstill, silent, quiet, desolate
11 strokesapprehensive, fearful
11 strokescirsium, thistle
13 strokesborder, boundary, juncture
13 strokesand
14 strokes · HSK 3.0 L7-9to kneel
14 strokesto subside
14 strokesanchovy
14 strokesto continue
14 strokesgod of cereals
15 strokescrucian carp
15 strokesto hope for
16 strokesdose
16 strokesbun, topknot
16 strokescirsium, thistle
17 strokesto aid, to help, to relieve
17 strokesto covet, to desire, to long for
17 strokeswater chestnut
18 strokesfringe flower
18 strokesto rage
18 strokescrucian carp
18 strokesa thoroughbred horse
19 strokesto continue, to carry on
20 strokesChinese river dolphin
20 strokesto subside
22 strokesa thoroughbred horse
26 strokesWords using this pronunciation family
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