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

Q: What does 际 (jì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 际 (jì) means "border / edge / between". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 7 strokes and the radical 阝.

Q: How do you write 际 stroke by stroke?

际 has 7 strokes. The radical is 阝. 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 际 and 邗?

际 (jì) and 邗 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 际?

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

Q: What common words use 际?

Common words containing 际 include: 国际 (guó jì) — International; 实际 (shí jì) — Actual or reality.; 交际 (jiāo jì) — social interaction; socializing.

How to Write 际

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

际 is pronounced jì in Mandarin Chinese. It means border / edge / between.

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

Common Words with 际

国际 guó jì

International

实际 shí jì

Actual or reality.

交际 jiāo jì

social interaction; socializing

Example Sentences

他在国际学校。

tā zài guó jì xué xiào

He is at an international school.

实际情况很复杂。

shí jì qíng kuàng hěn fù zá

The actual situation is very complex.

他的交际能力强。

tā de jiāo jì néng lì qiáng

He has strong social skills.

Similar Characters

邗 hán

邘 yú

邙 máng

Practice Writing 际 (jì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 际

What does 际 (jì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 际 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 际 and 邗?

What mistakes do learners make writing 际?

What common words use 际?

How to Write 际 (jì)