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

Q: What does 羁 (jī) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 羁 (jī) means "To restrain; to detain; a halter". with 17 strokes and the radical 罒.

Q: How do you write 羁 stroke by stroke?

羁 has 17 strokes. The radical is 罒. 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 羁 and 罹?

羁 (jī) and 罹 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 羁?

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

Q: What common words use 羁?

Common words containing 羁 include: 羁绊 (jī bàn) — Fetters; entanglement; shackles; 羁留 (jī liú) — To detain; to stay behind; 羁押 (jī yā) — To detain; to take into custody.

How to Write 羁

The character 羁 (jī) is written with 17 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 罒 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

羁 is pronounced jī in Mandarin Chinese. It means To restrain; to detain; a halter.

Common Words with 羁

羁绊 jī bàn

Fetters; entanglement; shackles

羁留 jī liú

To detain; to stay behind

羁押 jī yā

To detain; to take into custody

Example Sentences

生活中有很多羁绊。

shēng huó zhōng yǒu hěn duō jī bàn

There are many bonds and fetters in life.

他被羁留在机场。

tā bèi jī liú zài jī chǎng

He was detained at the airport.

嫌疑人被警方羁押。

xián yí rén bèi jǐng fāng jī yā

The suspect is being held in custody by the police.

Similar Characters

罹 lí

罾 zēng

Practice Writing 羁 (jī)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 羁

What does 羁 (jī) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 羁 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 羁 and 罹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 羁?

What common words use 羁?

How to Write 羁 (jī)