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

Q: What does 箕 (jī) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 箕 (jī) means "winnowing basket / dustpan". with 14 strokes and the radical 竹.

Q: How do you write 箕 stroke by stroke?

箕 has 14 strokes. The radical is 竹. 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 箕 and 筀?

箕 (jī) and 筀 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 箕?

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

Q: What common words use 箕?

Common words containing 箕 include: 簸箕 (bò jī) — dustpan / winnowing fan; 箕斗 (jī dǒu) — fingerprints (whorls and loops); 箕坐 (jī zuò) — to sit with legs spread out.

How to Write 箕

The character 箕 (jī) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 竹 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

箕 is pronounced jī in Mandarin Chinese. It means winnowing basket / dustpan.

Common Words with 箕

簸箕 bò jī

dustpan / winnowing fan

箕斗 jī dǒu

fingerprints (whorls and loops)

箕坐 jī zuò

to sit with legs spread out

Example Sentences

请把垃圾扫进簸箕。

qǐng bǎ lā jī sǎo jìn bò jī

Please sweep the trash into the dustpan.

每个人的指纹都有箕斗。

měi gè rén de zhǐ wén dōu yǒu jī dǒu

Everyone's fingerprints have loops and whorls.

他在草地上箕坐着。

tā zài cǎo dì shàng jī zuò zhe

He is sitting on the grass with his legs spread out.

Similar Characters

筀 guì

筅 xiǎn

筊 xiáo

Practice Writing 箕 (jī)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 箕

What does 箕 (jī) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 箕 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 箕 and 筀?

What mistakes do learners make writing 箕?

What common words use 箕?

How to Write 箕 (jī)