How to Write 戒
The character 戒 (jiè) is written with 7 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.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
戒 is pronounced jiè in Mandarin Chinese. It means To quit (a habit).
As an HSK Level 5 character, 戒 is an intermediate-level character.
Common Words with 戒
戒指
jiè zhǐ
Ring
戒烟
jiè yān
To quit smoking
戒备
jiè bèi
To be on alert
Example Sentences
这是一个金戒指。
zhè shì yí gè jīn jiè zhǐ
This is a gold ring.
他决定戒烟了。
tā jué dìng jiè yān le
He decided to quit smoking.
这里的戒备很严。
zhè lǐ de jiè bèi hěn yán
The security here is very tight.
Practice Writing 戒 (jiè)
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