COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 祭 is built
Traditional etymology note: Hand 寸 holding meat ⺼ over an altar 示
More “ji” characters →Link copied to clipboard!
How to Write 祭 (jì) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to offer a sacrifice to (gods or ancestors)
jìTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
Loading stroke data…
Loading handwriting practice…
Save or share this character guide
Link copied to clipboard!
STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 11 strokes in the correct order.
Download PDF
StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
jì
祭
to offer a sacrifice to (gods or ancestors)
Common words
jì diàn
祭奠
to offer sacrifices (to one's ancestors); to hold or attend a memorial service
jì sì
祭祀
to offer sacrifices to the gods or ancestors
jì
祭
to offer a sacrifice to (gods or ancestors); memorial ceremony; (in classical novels) to recite an incantation to activate a magic weapon; (lit. and fig.) to wield
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
祭
祭
祭
祭
祭
祭
祭
祭
LEARNING TIP
Remember 祭
Say “jì” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 11 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 祭
Common words and phrases
jì diàn
to offer sacrifices (to one's ancestors); to hold or attend a memorial service
jì sì
to offer sacrifices to the gods or ancestors
jì
to offer a sacrifice to (gods or ancestors); memorial ceremony; (in classical novels) to recite an incantation to activate a magic weapon; (lit. and fig.) to wield
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“祭”。
Zhège zì shì “jì”.
This character is “祭”.
我正在学习“祭”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “jì” zì.
I am learning the character “祭”.
请写一遍“祭”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “jì”.
Please write “祭” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 祭?
祭 is written with 11 strokes.
What does 祭 (jì) mean?
祭 (jì) means to offer a sacrifice to (gods or ancestors).
What is the radical of 祭?
The radical of 祭 is 示, associated with Not yet classified.