己 (jǐ) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 己 (jǐ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 己 (jǐ) means "self; oneself". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 3 strokes and the radical 己.

Q: How do you write 己 stroke by stroke?

己 has 3 strokes. The radical is 己. 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 己 and 㠯?

己 (jǐ) and 㠯 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 己?

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

Q: What common words use 己?

Common words containing 己 include: 自己 (zì jǐ) — oneself; self; 知己 (zhī jǐ) — soulmate; intimate friend; a person who knows one well; 己见 (jǐ jiàn) — one's own opinion.

How to Write 己

The character 己 (jǐ) is written with 3 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 己 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

己 is pronounced jǐ in Mandarin Chinese. It means self; oneself.

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

Common Words with 己

自己 zì jǐ

oneself; self

知己 zhī jǐ

soulmate; intimate friend; a person who knows one well

己见 jǐ jiàn

one's own opinion

Example Sentences

我自己去学校。

wǒ zì jǐ qù xué xiào

I go to school by myself.

他是我的知己。

tā shì wǒ de zhī jǐ

He is my confidant.

请发表个人己见。

qǐng fā biǎo gè rén jǐ jiàn

Please express your personal opinion.

Similar Characters

㠯 yǐ

已 yǐ

巳 sì

Practice Writing 己 (jǐ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 己

What does 己 (jǐ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 己 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 己 and 㠯?

What mistakes do learners make writing 己?

What common words use 己?

How to Write 己 (jǐ)