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

Q: What does 寄 (jì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 寄 (jì) means "to mail; to send". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 11 strokes and the radical 宀.

Q: How do you write 寄 stroke by stroke?

寄 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 寄 and 客?

寄 (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 寄?

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 寄?

Common words containing 寄 include: 寄信 (jì xìn) — to mail a letter; 寄快递 (jì kuài dì) — to send an express delivery; 寄托 (jì tuō) — to place (hope, etc.) on; to entrust.

How to Write 寄

The character 寄 (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.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

寄 is pronounced jì in Mandarin Chinese. It means to mail; to send.

As an HSK Level 4 character, 寄 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 寄

寄信 jì xìn

to mail a letter

寄快递 jì kuài dì

to send an express delivery

寄托 jì tuō

to place (hope, etc.) on; to entrust

Example Sentences

我要去邮局寄信。

wǒ yào qù yóu jú jì xìn

I'm going to the post office to mail a letter.

我得去快递点寄快递，把这些特产寄给父母。

wǒ dé qù kuài dì diǎn jì kuài dì ， bǎ zhè xiē tè chǎn jì gěi fù mǔ 。

I have to go to the courier point to send a package, sending these local specialties to my parents.

这是他的精神寄托。

zhè shì tā de jīng shén jì tuō

This is his spiritual sustenance.

Similar Characters

客 kè

宣 xuān

室 shì

Practice Writing 寄 (jì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 寄

What does 寄 (jì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 寄 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 寄 and 客?

What mistakes do learners make writing 寄?

What common words use 寄?

How to Write 寄 (jì)