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

Q: What does 集 (jí) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 集 (jí) means "to gather; collection; market". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 12 strokes and the radical 隹.

Q: How do you write 集 stroke by stroke?

集 has 12 strokes. The radical is 隹. 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 集 and 䧹?

集 (jí) and 䧹 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 集?

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

Q: What common words use 集?

Common words containing 集 include: 集合 (jí hé) — to gather; to assemble; 集中 (jí zhōng) — to concentrate; to focus; 影集 (yǐng jí) — photo album; TV series collection.

How to Write 集

The character 集 (jí) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 隹 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

集 is pronounced jí in Mandarin Chinese. It means to gather; collection; market.

As an HSK Level 3 character, 集 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 集

集合 jí hé

to gather; to assemble

集中 jí zhōng

to concentrate; to focus

影集 yǐng jí

photo album; TV series collection

Example Sentences

大家在操场集合。

dà jiā zài cāo chǎng jí hé

Everyone gathered on the playground.

请集中注意力听课。

qǐng jí zhōng zhù yì lì tīng kè

Please focus on the lecture.

这是我的老影集。

zhè shì wǒ de lǎo yǐng jí

This is my old photo album.

Similar Characters

䧹 yīng

隺 hú

隼 sǔn

Practice Writing 集 (jí)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 集

What does 集 (jí) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 集 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 集 and 䧹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 集?

What common words use 集?

How to Write 集 (jí)