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

Q: What does 机 (jī) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 机 (jī) means "machine; opportunity; aircraft". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 6 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 机 stroke by stroke?

机 has 6 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 机 and 木?

机 (jī) and 木 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 机?

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

Q: What common words use 机?

Common words containing 机 include: 手机 (shǒu jī) — mobile phone; 机会 (jī huì) — opportunity; chance; 机场 (jī chǎng) — airport.

How to Write 机

The character 机 (jī) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 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

机 is pronounced jī in Mandarin Chinese. It means machine; opportunity; aircraft.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 机 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 机

手机 shǒu jī

mobile phone

机会 jī huì

opportunity; chance

机场 jī chǎng

airport

Example Sentences

我的手机在桌上。

wǒ de shǒu jī zài zhuō shàng

My phone is on the table.

这是一个好机会。

zhè shì yí gè hǎo jī huì

This is a good opportunity.

我要去机场接人。

wǒ yào qù jī chǎng jiē rén

I'm going to the airport to pick someone up.

Similar Characters

木 mù

未 wèi

末 mò

Practice Writing 机 (jī)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 机

What does 机 (jī) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 机 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 机 and 木?

What mistakes do learners make writing 机?

What common words use 机?

How to Write 机 (jī)