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

Q: What does 矶 (jī) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 矶 (jī) means "jetty". with 7 strokes and the radical 石.

Q: How do you write 矶 stroke by stroke?

矶 has 7 strokes. The radical is 石. 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 矶 and 石?

矶 (jī) and 石 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 矶?

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

Q: What common words use 矶?

Common words containing 矶 include: 洛杉矶 (luò shān jī) — Los Angeles; 矶岸 (jī àn) — rocky shore; 采石矶 (cǎi shí jī) — Caishi Islet (a famous scenic spot in China).

How to Write 矶

The character 矶 (jī) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 石 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

矶 is pronounced jī in Mandarin Chinese. It means jetty.

Common Words with 矶

洛杉矶 luò shān jī

Los Angeles

矶岸 jī àn

rocky shore

采石矶 cǎi shí jī

Caishi Islet (a famous scenic spot in China)

Example Sentences

他住在洛杉矶。

tā zhù zài luò shān jī

He lives in Los Angeles.

船靠在矶岸边。

chuán kào zài jī àn biān

The ship pulled up to the rocky shore.

我们去采石矶玩。

wǒ men qù cǎi shí jī wán

We are going to Caishiji for fun.

Similar Characters

石 shí

矸 gān

矻 kū

Practice Writing 矶 (jī)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 矶

What does 矶 (jī) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 矶 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 矶 and 石?

What mistakes do learners make writing 矶?

What common words use 矶?

How to Write 矶 (jī)