偈 (jì) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 偈 (jì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 偈 (jì) means "Buddhist hymn; gatha". with 11 strokes and the radical 亻.

Q: How do you write 偈 stroke by stroke?

偈 has 11 strokes. The radical is 亻. 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 偈 and 侮?

偈 (jì) and 侮 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 偈?

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

Q: What common words use 偈?

Common words containing 偈 include: 偈子 (jì zi) — Buddhist verse; gatha; 佛偈 (fú jì) — Buddhist verse; 偈颂 (jì sòng) — Buddhist hymn; gatha.

How to Write 偈

The character 偈 (jì) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 亻 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

偈 is pronounced jì in Mandarin Chinese. It means Buddhist hymn; gatha.

Common Words with 偈

偈子 jì zi

Buddhist verse; gatha

佛偈 fú jì

Buddhist verse

偈颂 jì sòng

Buddhist hymn; gatha

Example Sentences

这是一首偈子。

zhè shì yī shǒu jì zi

This is a Buddhist verse.

他在读佛偈。

tā zài dú fú jì

He is reading Buddhist verses.

偈颂很有意义。

jì sòng hěn yǒu yì yì

The Buddhist hymn is very meaningful.

Similar Characters

侮 wǔ

侯 hóu

侵 qīn

Practice Writing 偈 (jì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 偈

What does 偈 (jì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 偈 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 偈 and 侮?

What mistakes do learners make writing 偈?

What common words use 偈?

How to Write 偈 (jì)