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

Q: What does 界 (jiè) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 界 (jiè) means "Boundary / Circle / World". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 9 strokes and the radical 田.

Q: How do you write 界 stroke by stroke?

界 has 9 strokes. The radical is 田. 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 界 and 男?

界 (jiè) and 男 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 界?

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

Q: What common words use 界?

Common words containing 界 include: 世界 (shì jiè) — world; 边界 (biān jiè) — Boundary / Border; 界面 (jiè miàn) — Interface.

How to Write 界

The character 界 (jiè) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 田 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

界 is pronounced jiè in Mandarin Chinese. It means Boundary / Circle / World.

As an HSK Level 3 character, 界 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 界

世界 shì jiè

world

边界 biān jiè

Boundary / Border

界面 jiè miàn

Interface

Example Sentences

世界很大。

shì jiè hěn dà

The world is very big.

我们在边界线上。

wǒ men zài biān jiè xiàn shàng

We are on the boundary line.

软件界面很美。

ruǎn jiàn jiè miàn hěn měi

The software interface is beautiful.

Similar Characters

男 nán

甸 diān

甹 pīng

Practice Writing 界 (jiè)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 界

What does 界 (jiè) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 界 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 界 and 男?

What mistakes do learners make writing 界?

What common words use 界?

How to Write 界 (jiè)