COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 吉 is built
Traditional etymology note: The words 口 of a scholar 士
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How to Write 吉 (jí) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
surname Ji
jíTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
jí
吉
surname Ji
Common words
jí xiáng
吉祥
lucky; auspicious; propitious
jí lì
吉利
auspicious; lucky; propitious
jí tā
吉他
guitar (loanword)
jí xiáng wù
吉祥物
mascot
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 吉
Say “jí” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 吉
Common words and phrases
jí xiáng
lucky; auspicious; propitious
jí lì
auspicious; lucky; propitious
jí tā
guitar (loanword)
jí xiáng wù
mascot
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 吉?
吉 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 吉 (jí) mean?
吉 (jí) means surname Ji.
What is the radical of 吉?
The radical of 吉 is 口, associated with Not yet classified.