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

Q: What does 笈 (jí) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 笈 (jí) means "Bamboo box for books". with 9 strokes and the radical 竹.

Q: How do you write 笈 stroke by stroke?

笈 has 9 strokes. The radical is 竹. 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 笈 and 竺?

笈 (jí) and 竺 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 笈?

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

Q: What common words use 笈?

Common words containing 笈 include: 秘笈 (mì jí) — secret manual; 书笈 (shū jí) — Book box; 笈囊 (jí náng) — Book bag.

How to Write 笈

The character 笈 (jí) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 竹 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

笈 is pronounced jí in Mandarin Chinese. It means Bamboo box for books.

Common Words with 笈

秘笈 mì jí

secret manual

书笈 shū jí

Book box

笈囊 jí náng

Book bag

Example Sentences

他有一本秘笈。

tā yǒu yī běn mì jí

He has a secret manual.

他背着书笈。

tā bèi zhe shū jí

He is carrying a book chest.

笈囊里装满了书。

jí náng lǐ zhuāng mǎn le shū

The book bag is full of books.

Similar Characters

竺 zhú

竽 yú

竿 gān

Practice Writing 笈 (jí)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 笈

What does 笈 (jí) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 笈 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 笈 and 竺?

What mistakes do learners make writing 笈?

What common words use 笈?

How to Write 笈 (jí)