接 (jiē) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 接 (jiē) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 接 (jiē) means "to receive / to meet / to connect". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 11 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 接 stroke by stroke?

接 has 11 strokes. The radical is 扌. 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 接 and 拜?

接 (jiē) and 拜 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 接?

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

Q: What common words use 接?

Common words containing 接 include: 接电话 (jiē diàn huà) — to answer the phone; 接受 (jiē shòu) — to accept; 接机 (jiē jī) — to pick up someone at the airport.

How to Write 接

The character 接 (jiē) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 扌 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

接 is pronounced jiē in Mandarin Chinese. It means to receive / to meet / to connect.

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

Common Words with 接

接电话 jiē diàn huà

to answer the phone

接受 jiē shòu

to accept

接机 jiē jī

to pick up someone at the airport

Example Sentences

请接电话。

qǐng jiē diàn huà

Please answer the phone.

我接受你的建议。

wǒ jiē shòu nǐ de jiàn yì

I accept your suggestion.

我去机场接机。

wǒ qù jī chǎng jiē jī

I'm going to the airport to pick someone up.

Similar Characters

拜 bài

括 kuò

拭 shì

Practice Writing 接 (jiē)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 接

What does 接 (jiē) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 接 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 接 and 拜?

What mistakes do learners make writing 接?

What common words use 接?

How to Write 接 (jiē)