COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 拮 is built
Traditional etymology note: 扌 (hand) suggests the meaning, while 吉 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 拮 (jié) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
antagonistic
jiéTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
jié
拮
antagonistic
Common words
jié
拮
antagonistic
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 拮
Say “jié” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 拮
Common words and phrases
jié
antagonistic
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“拮”。
Zhège zì shì “jié”.
This character is “拮”.
我正在学习“拮”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “jié” zì.
I am learning the character “拮”.
请写一遍“拮”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “jié”.
Please write “拮” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 拮?
拮 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 拮 (jié) mean?
拮 (jié) means antagonistic.
What is the radical of 拮?
The radical of 拮 is 扌, associated with Not yet classified.