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

Q: What does 忌 (jì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 忌 (jì) means "to avoid; to be jealous of; taboo". with 7 strokes and the radical 心.

Q: How do you write 忌 stroke by stroke?

忌 has 7 strokes. The radical is 心. 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 忌 and 必?

忌 (jì) and 必 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 忌?

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

Q: What common words use 忌?

Common words containing 忌 include: 忌口 (jì kǒu) — to avoid certain foods; 忌妒 (jì dù) — jealous; envious; 禁忌 (jìn jì) — Taboo..

How to Write 忌

The character 忌 (jì) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 心 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

忌 is pronounced jì in Mandarin Chinese. It means to avoid; to be jealous of; taboo.

Common Words with 忌

忌口 jì kǒu

to avoid certain foods

忌妒 jì dù

jealous; envious

禁忌 jìn jì

Taboo.

Example Sentences

生病要忌口。

shēng bìng yào jì kǒu

One must avoid certain foods when sick.

不要忌妒别人。

bú yào jì dù bié rén

Don't be jealous of others.

这是当地的禁忌。

zhè shì dāng dì de jìn jì

This is a local taboo.

Similar Characters

必 bì

忍 rěn

忐 tǎn

Practice Writing 忌 (jì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 忌

What does 忌 (jì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 忌 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 忌 and 必?

What mistakes do learners make writing 忌?

What common words use 忌?

How to Write 忌 (jì)