COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 截 is built
Traditional etymology note: A bird 隹 cut off from its nest 十 by a weapon 戈
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How to Write 截 (jié) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to cut off (a length)
jiéTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 14 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
jié
截
to cut off (a length)
Common words
jié zhì
截至
up to (a time); by (a time)
jié zhǐ
截止
to end; to close; (electricity) cut-off
jié rán bù tóng
截然不同
entirely different; different as black and white
zhǎn dīng jié tiě
斩钉截铁
lit. to chop the nail and slice the iron (idiom); fig. resolute and decisive; unhesitating; categorical
jié
截
to cut off (a length); to stop; to intercept; section
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
截
截
截
截
截
截
截
截
LEARNING TIP
Remember 截
Say “jié” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 14 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 截
Common words and phrases
jié zhì
up to (a time); by (a time)
jié zhǐ
to end; to close; (electricity) cut-off
jié rán bù tóng
entirely different; different as black and white
zhǎn dīng jié tiě
lit. to chop the nail and slice the iron (idiom); fig. resolute and decisive; unhesitating; categorical
jié
to cut off (a length); to stop; to intercept; section
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“截”。
Zhège zì shì “jié”.
This character is “截”.
我正在学习“截”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “jié” zì.
I am learning the character “截”.
请写一遍“截”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “jié”.
Please write “截” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 截?
截 is written with 14 strokes.
What does 截 (jié) mean?
截 (jié) means to cut off (a length).
What is the radical of 截?
The radical of 截 is 戈, associated with Not yet classified.