吉 (jí) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 吉 (jí) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 吉 (jí) means "Lucky or auspicious". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 6 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 吉 stroke by stroke?

吉 has 6 strokes. The radical is 口. 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 吉 and 卟?

吉 (jí) and 卟 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 吉?

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

Q: What common words use 吉?

Common words containing 吉 include: 吉利 (jí lì) — Lucky or propitious; 吉祥 (jí xiáng) — Auspicious or lucky; 吉他 (jí tā) — Guitar.

How to Write 吉

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

吉 is pronounced jí in Mandarin Chinese. It means Lucky or auspicious.

As an HSK Level 6 character, 吉 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 吉

吉利 jí lì

Lucky or propitious

吉祥 jí xiáng

Auspicious or lucky

吉他 jí tā

Guitar

Example Sentences

这个数字很吉利。

zhè ge shù zì hěn jí lì

This number is very lucky.

祝你吉祥如意。

zhù nǐ jí xiáng rú yì

Wish you good fortune and success.

他会弹吉他。

tā huì dàn jí tā

He can play the guitar.

Similar Characters

卟 bǔ

古 gǔ

句 gōu

Practice Writing 吉 (jí)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 吉

What does 吉 (jí) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 吉 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 吉 and 卟?

What mistakes do learners make writing 吉?

What common words use 吉?

How to Write 吉 (jí)