COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 济 is built
Traditional etymology note: 氵 (water) suggests the meaning, while 齐 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 济 (jì) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to cross a river
jìTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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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
jì
济
to cross a river
Common words
jīng jì
经济
economy; economic
jiē jì
接济
to give material assistance to
jiù jì
救济
emergency relief; to help the needy with cash or goods
shì chǎng jīng jì
市场经济
market economy
tóng zhōu gòng jì
同舟共济
cross a river in the same boat (idiom); fig. having common interests; obliged to collaborate towards common goals
wú jì yú shì
无济于事
(idiom) to no avail; of no use
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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济
济
济
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济
济
LEARNING TIP
Remember 济
Say “jì” 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 济
Common words and phrases
jīng jì
economy; economic
jiē jì
to give material assistance to
jiù jì
emergency relief; to help the needy with cash or goods
shì chǎng jīng jì
market economy
tóng zhōu gòng jì
cross a river in the same boat (idiom); fig. having common interests; obliged to collaborate towards common goals
wú jì yú shì
(idiom) to no avail; of no use
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“济”。
Zhège zì shì “jì”.
This character is “济”.
我正在学习“济”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “jì” zì.
I am learning the character “济”.
请写一遍“济”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “jì”.
Please write “济” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 济?
济 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 济 (jì) mean?
济 (jì) means to cross a river.
What is the radical of 济?
The radical of 济 is 氵, associated with Not yet classified.