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

Q: What does 楫 (jí) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 楫 (jí) means "oar; paddle". with 13 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 楫 stroke by stroke?

楫 has 13 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 楫 and 桫?

楫 (jí) and 桫 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 楫?

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

Q: What common words use 楫?

Common words containing 楫 include: 舟楫 (zhōu jí) — boats and oars / watercraft; 划楫 (huà jí) — to row an oar; 楫子 (jí zi) — oar.

How to Write 楫

The character 楫 (jí) is written with 13 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.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

楫 is pronounced jí in Mandarin Chinese. It means oar; paddle.

Common Words with 楫

舟楫 zhōu jí

boats and oars / watercraft

划楫 huà jí

to row an oar

楫子 jí zi

oar

Example Sentences

河上有许多舟楫。

hé shàng yǒu xǔ duō zhōu jí

There are many boats and vessels on the river.

他们正在用力划楫。

tā men zhèng zài yòng lì huà jí

They are rowing hard.

船夫拿起了楫子。

chuán fū ná qǐ le jí zi

The boatman picked up the oar.

Similar Characters

桫 suō

桲 po

桴 fú

Practice Writing 楫 (jí)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 楫

What does 楫 (jí) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 楫 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 楫 and 桫?

What mistakes do learners make writing 楫?

What common words use 楫?

How to Write 楫 (jí)