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

Q: What does 计 (jì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 计 (jì) means "to count; plan; strategy". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 4 strokes and the radical 讠.

Q: How do you write 计 stroke by stroke?

计 has 4 strokes. The radical is 讠. 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 计 and 讠?

计 (jì) and 讠 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 计?

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

Q: What common words use 计?

Common words containing 计 include: 计划 (jì huà) — plan; to plan; 计算 (jì suàn) — to calculate; to compute; 设计 (shè jì) — To design / Design.

How to Write 计

The character 计 (jì) is written with 4 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 讠 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

计 is pronounced jì in Mandarin Chinese. It means to count; plan; strategy.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 计 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 计

计划 jì huà

plan; to plan

计算 jì suàn

to calculate; to compute

设计 shè jì

To design / Design

Example Sentences

我有一个旅游计划。

wǒ yǒu yí gè lǚ yóu jì huà

I have a travel plan.

他在计算这道数学题。

tā zài jì suàn zhè dào shù xué tí

He is calculating this math problem.

她设计了一件新衣服。

tā shè jì le yī jiàn xīn yī fú

She designed a new piece of clothing.

Similar Characters

讠 yán

订 dìng

讣 fù

Practice Writing 计 (jì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 计

What does 计 (jì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 计 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 计 and 讠?

What mistakes do learners make writing 计?

What common words use 计?

How to Write 计 (jì)