截 (jié) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 截 (jié) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 截 (jié) means "To cut; to intercept; to sever.". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 14 strokes and the radical 戈.

Q: How do you write 截 stroke by stroke?

截 has 14 strokes. The radical is 戈. 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 截 and 戟?

截 (jié) and 戟 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 截?

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

Q: What common words use 截?

Common words containing 截 include: 截止 (jié zhǐ) — Deadline; to close; to end.; 截断 (jié duàn) — To cut off; to sever; to interrupt.; 拦截 (lán jié) — to intercept.

How to Write 截

The character 截 (jié) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 戈 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

截 is pronounced jié in Mandarin Chinese. It means To cut; to intercept; to sever..

As an HSK Level 6 character, 截 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 截

截止 jié zhǐ

Deadline; to close; to end.

截断 jié duàn

To cut off; to sever; to interrupt.

拦截 lán jié

to intercept

Example Sentences

报名明天截止。

bào míng míng tiān jié zhǐ

Registration ends tomorrow.

水流被截断了。

shuǐ liú bèi jié duàn le

The water flow has been cut off.

警察拦截了那辆车。

jǐng chá lán jié le nà liàng chē

The police intercepted that car.

Similar Characters

戟 jǐ

戠 zhī

戡 kān

Practice Writing 截 (jié)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 截

What does 截 (jié) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 截 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 截 and 戟?

What mistakes do learners make writing 截?

What common words use 截?

How to Write 截 (jié)