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

Q: What does 脊 (jí) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 脊 (jí) means "spine; back; ridge". with 10 strokes and the radical 月.

Q: How do you write 脊 stroke by stroke?

脊 has 10 strokes. The radical is 月. 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 脊 and 朊?

脊 (jí) and 朊 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 脊?

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

Q: What common words use 脊?

Common words containing 脊 include: 脊背 (jǐ bèi) — the back of the body; 脊椎 (jǐ zhuī) — vertebra; spine; 山脊 (shān jí) — Mountain ridge.

How to Write 脊

The character 脊 (jí) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 月 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

脊 is pronounced jí in Mandarin Chinese. It means spine; back; ridge.

This is a polyphonic character with readings: jí, jǐ.

Common Words with 脊

脊背 jǐ bèi

the back of the body

脊椎 jǐ zhuī

vertebra; spine

山脊 shān jí

Mountain ridge

Example Sentences

他的脊背很直。

tā de jǐ bèi hěn zhí

His back is very straight.

脊椎对身体很重要。

jǐ zhuī duì shēn tǐ hěn zhòng yào

The spine is very important to the body.

我们登上了山脊。

wǒ men dēng shàng le shān jí

We climbed the mountain ridge.

Similar Characters

朊 ruǎn

朋 péng

服 fú

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Frequently Asked Questions about 脊

What does 脊 (jí) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 脊 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 脊 and 朊?

What mistakes do learners make writing 脊?

What common words use 脊?

How to Write 脊 (jí)