COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 积 is built
Traditional etymology note: 禾 (grain) suggests the meaning, while 只 suggests the pronunciation.
More “ji” characters →Link copied to clipboard!
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.
Loading stroke data…
Loading handwriting practice…
Save or share this character guide
Link copied to clipboard!
STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 10 strokes in the correct order.
Download PDF
StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
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.
积
积
积
积
积
积
积
积
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.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 积
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
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“积”。
Zhège zì shì “jī”.
This character is “积”.
我正在学习“积”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “jī” zì.
I am learning the character “积”.
请写一遍“积”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “jī”.
Please write “积” once.
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.