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

Q: What does 诫 (jiè) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 诫 (jiè) means "to warn or admonish". with 9 strokes and the radical 讠.

Q: How do you write 诫 stroke by stroke?

诫 has 9 strokes. The radical is 讠. 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 诫 and 证?

诫 (jiè) and 证 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 诫?

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

Q: What common words use 诫?

Common words containing 诫 include: 告诫 (gào jiè) — to warn; to admonish; 劝诫 (quàn jiè) — to admonish / to warn; 诫 (jiè) — to warn or admonish.

How to Write 诫

The character 诫 (jiè) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 讠 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

诫 is pronounced jiè in Mandarin Chinese. It means to warn or admonish.

Common Words with 诫

告诫 gào jiè

to warn; to admonish

劝诫 quàn jiè

to admonish / to warn

诫 jiè

to warn or admonish

Example Sentences

老师告诫我们要诚实。

lǎo shī gào jiè wǒ men yào chéng shí

The teacher warned us to be honest.

父母经常劝诫我。

fù mǔ jīng cháng quàn jiè wǒ

My parents often advise and admonish me.

我们要引以为诫。

wǒ men yào yǐn yǐ wéi jiè

We should take this as a warning.

Similar Characters

证 zhèng

诂 gǔ

诃 hē

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Frequently Asked Questions about 诫

What does 诫 (jiè) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 诫 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 诫 and 证?

What mistakes do learners make writing 诫?

What common words use 诫?

How to Write 诫 (jiè)