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

Q: What does 稷 (jì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 稷 (jì) means "millet; God of cereals". with 15 strokes and the radical 禾.

Q: How do you write 稷 stroke by stroke?

稷 has 15 strokes. The radical is 禾. 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 稷 and 稔?

稷 (jì) and 稔 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 稷?

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

Q: What common words use 稷?

Common words containing 稷 include: 社稷 (shè jì) — The state / The nation; 稷子 (jì zi) — proso millet; 后稷 (hòu jì) — Houji (God of Agriculture).

How to Write 稷

The character 稷 (jì) is written with 15 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 禾 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

稷 is pronounced jì in Mandarin Chinese. It means millet; God of cereals.

Common Words with 稷

社稷 shè jì

The state / The nation

稷子 jì zi

proso millet

后稷 hòu jì

Houji (God of Agriculture)

Example Sentences

古人很重视社稷。

gǔ rén hěn zhòng shì shè jì

Ancient people attached great importance to the state and its altars.

稷子是一种粮食。

jì zi shì yī zhǒng liáng shí

Proso millet is a type of grain.

后稷是农业之神。

hòu jì shì nóng yè zhī shén

Houji is the god of agriculture.

Similar Characters

稔 rěn

稗 bài

稙 zhī

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Frequently Asked Questions about 稷

What does 稷 (jì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 稷 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 稷 and 稔?

What mistakes do learners make writing 稷?

What common words use 稷?

How to Write 稷 (jì)