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

Q: What does 基 (jī) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 基 (jī) means "base / foundation / basic". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 11 strokes and the radical 土.

Q: How do you write 基 stroke by stroke?

基 has 11 strokes. The radical is 土. 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 基 and 型?

基 (jī) and 型 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 基?

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

Q: What common words use 基?

Common words containing 基 include: 基础 (jī chǔ) — foundation / basis; 基本 (jī běn) — basic / fundamental / basically; 基金 (jī jīn) — fund / foundation (financial).

How to Write 基

The character 基 (jī) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 土 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

基 is pronounced jī in Mandarin Chinese. It means base / foundation / basic.

As an HSK Level 3 character, 基 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 基

基础 jī chǔ

foundation / basis

基本 jī běn

basic / fundamental / basically

基金 jī jīn

fund / foundation (financial)

Example Sentences

他的汉语基础很好。

tā de hàn yǔ jī chǔ hěn hǎo

He has a good foundation in Chinese.

我们基本完成了工作。

wǒ men jī běn wán chéng le gōng zuò

We have basically finished the work.

他在一家基金公司工作。

tā zài yī jiā jī jīn gōng sī gōng zuò

He works at a fund management company.

Similar Characters

型 xíng

垌 dòng

垒 lěi

Practice Writing 基 (jī)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 基

What does 基 (jī) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 基 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 基 and 型?

What mistakes do learners make writing 基?

What common words use 基?

How to Write 基 (jī)