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

Q: What does 鸡 (jī) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 鸡 (jī) means "Chicken". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 7 strokes and the radical 鸟.

Q: How do you write 鸡 stroke by stroke?

鸡 has 7 strokes. The radical is 鸟. 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 鸡 and 鸟?

鸡 (jī) and 鸟 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 鸡?

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

Q: What common words use 鸡?

Common words containing 鸡 include: 鸡蛋 (jī dàn) — Egg; 鸡肉 (jī ròu) — Chicken meat; 小鸡 (xiǎo jī) — Chick.

How to Write 鸡

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

鸡 is pronounced jī in Mandarin Chinese. It means Chicken.

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

Common Words with 鸡

鸡蛋 jī dàn

Egg

鸡肉 jī ròu

Chicken meat

小鸡 xiǎo jī

Chick

Example Sentences

我想吃鸡蛋。

wǒ xiǎng chī jī dàn

I want to eat eggs.

鸡肉很好吃。

jī ròu hěn hǎo chī

Chicken is delicious.

小鸡在草地上。

xiǎo jī zài cǎo dì shàng

The chick is on the grass.

Similar Characters

鸟 niǎo

鸠 jiū

鸢 yuān

Practice Writing 鸡 (jī)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 鸡

What does 鸡 (jī) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 鸡 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 鸡 and 鸟?

What mistakes do learners make writing 鸡?

What common words use 鸡?

How to Write 鸡 (jī)