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

Q: What does 戢 (jí) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 戢 (jí) means "To collect; to store; to cease.". with 12 strokes and the radical 戈.

Q: How do you write 戢 stroke by stroke?

戢 has 12 strokes. The radical is 戈. 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 戢 and 戚?

戢 (jí) and 戚 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 戢?

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

Q: What common words use 戢?

Common words containing 戢 include: 戢翼 (jí yì) — To fold one's wings; to stop flying.; 戢兵 (jí bīng) — To cease hostilities; to withdraw troops.; 戢影 (jí yǐng) — To hide one's shadow; to live in seclusion..

How to Write 戢

The character 戢 (jí) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 戈 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

戢 is pronounced jí in Mandarin Chinese. It means To collect; to store; to cease..

Common Words with 戢

戢翼 jí yì

To fold one's wings; to stop flying.

戢兵 jí bīng

To cease hostilities; to withdraw troops.

戢影 jí yǐng

To hide one's shadow; to live in seclusion.

Example Sentences

小鸟戢翼停在树上。

xiǎo niǎo jí yì tíng zài shù shàng

The little bird folded its wings and perched on the tree.

双方决定戢兵罢战。

shuāng fāng jué dìng jí bīng bà zhàn

Both sides decided to cease hostilities and end the war.

他在山中戢影隐居。

tā zài shān zhōng jí yǐng yǐn jū

He lives in seclusion in the mountains, hiding his tracks.

Similar Characters

戚 qī

戛 jiá

戜 dié

Practice Writing 戢 (jí)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 戢

What does 戢 (jí) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 戢 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 戢 and 戚?

What mistakes do learners make writing 戢?

What common words use 戢?

How to Write 戢 (jí)