剞 (jī) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 剞 (jī) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 剞 (jī) means "curved carving tool; to carve". with 10 strokes and the radical 刂.

Q: How do you write 剞 stroke by stroke?

剞 has 10 strokes. The radical is 刂. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 剞 and 刮?

剞 (jī) and 刮 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 剞?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 刂. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 剞?

Common words containing 剞 include: 剞劂 (jī jué) — engraving tools; to carve; 剞刻 (jī kè) — to carve; to engrave; 剞劙 (jī lí) — to cut; to carve.

How to Write 剞

The character 剞 (jī) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 刂 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

剞 is pronounced jī in Mandarin Chinese. It means curved carving tool; to carve.

Common Words with 剞

剞劂 jī jué

engraving tools; to carve

剞刻 jī kè

to carve; to engrave

剞劙 jī lí

to cut; to carve

Example Sentences

他精通剞劂之术。

tā jīng tōng jī jué zhī shù

He is proficient in the art of woodblock engraving.

这块木头正在剞刻。

zhè kuài mù tou zhèng zài jī kè

This piece of wood is being carved.

这是一个剞劙工具。

zhè shì yí gè jī lí gōng jù

This is a carving tool.

Similar Characters

刮 guā

到 dào

刳 kū

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Frequently Asked Questions about 剞

What does 剞 (jī) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 剞 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 剞 and 刮?

What mistakes do learners make writing 剞?

What common words use 剞?

How to Write 剞 (jī)