介 (jiè) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 介 (jiè) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 介 (jiè) means "To introduce; to be between.". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 4 strokes and the radical 人.

Q: How do you write 介 stroke by stroke?

介 has 4 strokes. The radical is 人. 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 介 and 人?

介 (jiè) and 人 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 介?

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

Q: What common words use 介?

Common words containing 介 include: 介绍 (jiè shào) — To introduce.; 中介 (zhōng jiè) — intermediary; agent; broker; 介意 (jiè yì) — To mind; to take offense..

How to Write 介

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

介 is pronounced jiè in Mandarin Chinese. It means To introduce; to be between..

As an HSK Level 1 character, 介 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 介

介绍 jiè shào

To introduce.

中介 zhōng jiè

intermediary; agent; broker

介意 jiè yì

To mind; to take offense.

Example Sentences

请介绍一下你自己。

qǐng jiè shào yī xià nǐ zì jǐ

Please introduce yourself.

我找了一家中介公司。

wǒ zhǎo le yī jiā zhōng jiè gōng sī

I found an agency.

你介意我坐这里吗？

nǐ jiè yì wǒ zuò zhè lǐ ma

Do you mind if I sit here?

Similar Characters

人 rén

亻 rén

亼 jí

Practice Writing 介 (jiè)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 介

What does 介 (jiè) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 介 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 介 and 人?

What mistakes do learners make writing 介?

What common words use 介?

How to Write 介 (jiè)