COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 积 is built
Traditional etymology note: 禾 (grain) suggests the meaning, while 只 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 积 (jī) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to amass; to accumulate; to store up
jīTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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jī
积
to amass; to accumulate; to store up
Common words
jī jí
积极
active; energetic; vigorous; positive (outlook)
jī lěi
积累
to accumulate; accumulation; cumulative; cumulatively
miàn jī
面积
area (of a floor, piece of land etc); surface area; tract of land
tǐ jī
体积
volume; bulk
duī jī
堆积
to pile up; to heap; accumulation
jī diàn
积淀
deposits accumulated over long periods; fig. valuable experience, accumulated wisdom
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 积
Say “jī” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 10 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
jī jí
active; energetic; vigorous; positive (outlook)
jī lěi
to accumulate; accumulation; cumulative; cumulatively
miàn jī
area (of a floor, piece of land etc); surface area; tract of land
tǐ jī
volume; bulk
duī jī
to pile up; to heap; accumulation
jī diàn
deposits accumulated over long periods; fig. valuable experience, accumulated wisdom
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 积?
积 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 积 (jī) mean?
积 (jī) means to amass; to accumulate; to store up.
What is the radical of 积?
The radical of 积 is 禾, associated with Not yet classified.