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

Q: What does 级 (jí) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 级 (jí) means "Level / Grade". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 6 strokes and the radical 纟.

Q: How do you write 级 stroke by stroke?

级 has 6 strokes. The radical is 纟. 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 级 and 纠?

级 (jí) and 纠 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 级?

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

Q: What common words use 级?

Common words containing 级 include: 年级 (nián jí) — Grade; 级别 (jí bié) — Rank / Level; 留级 (liú jí) — To repeat a grade.

How to Write 级

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

级 is pronounced jí in Mandarin Chinese. It means Level / Grade.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 级 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 级

年级 nián jí

Grade

级别 jí bié

Rank / Level

留级 liú jí

To repeat a grade

Example Sentences

我上三年级。

wǒ shàng sān nián jí

I am in the third grade.

他的级别很高。

tā de jí bié hěn gāo

His rank is very high.

他今年留级了。

tā jīn nián liú jí le

He repeated a grade this year.

Similar Characters

纠 jiū

纡 yū

红 hóng

Practice Writing 级 (jí)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 级

What does 级 (jí) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 级 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 级 and 纠?

What mistakes do learners make writing 级?

What common words use 级?

How to Write 级 (jí)