How to Write 棘
The character 棘 (jí) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 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
棘 is pronounced jí in Mandarin Chinese. It means thorns; brambles.
Common Words with 棘
Example Sentences
这个问题处理起来很棘手。
zhè ge wèn tí chǔ lǐ qǐ lái hěn jí shǒu
This problem is very tricky to handle.
山路上到处都是荆棘。
shān lù shàng dào chù dōu shì jīng jí
The mountain road is covered with thorns everywhere.
这种植物身上长满了棘刺。
zhè zhòng zhí wù shēn shàng zhǎng mǎn le jí cì
This plant is covered with thorns.
Practice Writing 棘 (jí)
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