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

Q: What does 芰 (jì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 芰 (jì) means "Water chestnut / Water caltrop". with 7 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 芰 stroke by stroke?

芰 has 7 strokes. The radical is 艹. 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 芰 and 兹?

芰 (jì) and 兹 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 芰?

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

Q: What common words use 芰?

Common words containing 芰 include: 芰荷 (jì hé) — Water caltrop and lotus; 芰制 (jì zhì) — Clothing made from water caltrop leaves; 芰茄 (jì jiā) — Water caltrop and lotus.

How to Write 芰

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

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Meaning & Pronunciation

芰 is pronounced jì in Mandarin Chinese. It means Water chestnut / Water caltrop.

Common Words with 芰

芰荷 jì hé

Water caltrop and lotus

芰制 jì zhì

Clothing made from water caltrop leaves

芰茄 jì jiā

Water caltrop and lotus

Example Sentences

池塘里有芰荷。

chí táng lǐ yǒu jì hé

There are water lilies and lotuses in the pond.

芰制是古老的衣服。

jì zhì shì gǔ lǎo de yī fú

Jizhi is an ancient type of clothing.

芰茄是一种植物。

jì jiā shì yī zhǒng zhí wù

Water caltrop is a type of plant.

Similar Characters

兹 zī

艻 lè

艽 jiāo

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Frequently Asked Questions about 芰

What does 芰 (jì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 芰 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 芰 and 兹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 芰?

What common words use 芰?

How to Write 芰 (jì)