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

Q: What does 妓 (jì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 妓 (jì) means "Prostitute". with 7 strokes and the radical 女.

Q: How do you write 妓 stroke by stroke?

妓 has 7 strokes. The radical is 女. 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 妓 and 奴?

妓 (jì) and 奴 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 妓?

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

Q: What common words use 妓?

Common words containing 妓 include: 妓女 (jì nǚ) — Prostitute; 歌妓 (gē jì) — Singing girl (historical courtesan); 艺妓 (yì jì) — geisha.

How to Write 妓

The character 妓 (jì) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 女 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

妓 is pronounced jì in Mandarin Chinese. It means Prostitute.

Common Words with 妓

妓女 jì nǚ

Prostitute

歌妓 gē jì

Singing girl (historical courtesan)

艺妓 yì jì

geisha

Example Sentences

这是一个妓女。

zhè shì yí gè jì nǚ

This is a prostitute.

古代有很多歌妓。

gǔ dài yǒu hěn duō gē jì

There were many singing girls in ancient times.

她是一名艺妓。

tā shì yī míng yì jì

She is a geisha.

Similar Characters

奴 nú

奶 nǎi

奸 jiān

Practice Writing 妓 (jì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 妓

What does 妓 (jì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 妓 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 妓 and 奴?

What mistakes do learners make writing 妓?

What common words use 妓?

How to Write 妓 (jì)