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

Q: What does 寂 (jì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 寂 (jì) means "quiet; silent". with 11 strokes and the radical 宀.

Q: How do you write 寂 stroke by stroke?

寂 has 11 strokes. The radical is 宀. 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 寂 and 客?

寂 (jì) and 客 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 寂?

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

Q: What common words use 寂?

Common words containing 寂 include: 寂寞 (jì mò) — lonely; 寂静 (jì jìng) — quiet; still; 沉寂 (chén jì) — silence; stillness; quiet.

How to Write 寂

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

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Meaning & Pronunciation

寂 is pronounced jì in Mandarin Chinese. It means quiet; silent.

Common Words with 寂

寂寞 jì mò

lonely

寂静 jì jìng

quiet; still

沉寂 chén jì

silence; stillness; quiet

Example Sentences

一个人住会寂寞吗？

yí gè rén zhù huì jì mò ma

Will you be lonely living alone?

深夜的森林很寂静。

shēn yè de sēn lín hěn jì jìng

The forest is very quiet late at night.

全场陷入了沉寂。

quán chǎng xiàn rù le chén jì

The whole venue fell into silence.

Similar Characters

客 kè

宣 xuān

室 shì

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Frequently Asked Questions about 寂

What does 寂 (jì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 寂 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 寂 and 客?

What mistakes do learners make writing 寂?

What common words use 寂?

How to Write 寂 (jì)