COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 忌 is built
Traditional etymology note: 心 (heart) suggests the meaning, while 己 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 忌 (jì) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to be jealous of
jìTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
jì
忌
to be jealous of
Common words
jì dù
忌妒
to be jealous of; to envy
jì huì
忌讳
taboo; to avoid as taboo; to abstain from
jì kǒu
忌口
abstain from certain food (as when ill); avoid certain foods; be on a diet
jìn jì
禁忌
taboo; contraindication (medicine); to abstain from
qiè jì
切忌
to avoid as taboo; to avoid by all means
sì wú jì dàn
肆无忌惮
absolutely unrestrained; unbridled; without the slightest scruple
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 忌
Say “jì” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 忌
Common words and phrases
jì dù
to be jealous of; to envy
jì huì
taboo; to avoid as taboo; to abstain from
jì kǒu
abstain from certain food (as when ill); avoid certain foods; be on a diet
jìn jì
taboo; contraindication (medicine); to abstain from
qiè jì
to avoid as taboo; to avoid by all means
sì wú jì dàn
absolutely unrestrained; unbridled; without the slightest scruple
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“忌”。
Zhège zì shì “jì”.
This character is “忌”.
我正在学习“忌”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “jì” zì.
I am learning the character “忌”.
请写一遍“忌”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “jì”.
Please write “忌” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 忌?
忌 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 忌 (jì) mean?
忌 (jì) means to be jealous of.
What is the radical of 忌?
The radical of 忌 is 心, associated with Not yet classified.