COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 竭 is built
Traditional etymology note: 立 (stand) suggests the meaning, while 曷 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 竭 (jié) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to exhaust
jiéTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 14 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
jié
竭
to exhaust
Common words
jié lì
竭力
to do one's utmost
kū jié
枯竭
used up; dried up; exhausted (of resources)
shuāi jié
衰竭
organ failure; exhaustion; prostration (medicine)
jié jìn quán lì
竭尽全力
to spare no effort (idiom); to do one's utmost
jīng pí lì jié
精疲力竭
spirit weary, strength exhausted (idiom); spent; drained; washed out
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 竭
Say “jié” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 14 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 竭
Common words and phrases
jié lì
to do one's utmost
kū jié
used up; dried up; exhausted (of resources)
shuāi jié
organ failure; exhaustion; prostration (medicine)
jié jìn quán lì
to spare no effort (idiom); to do one's utmost
jīng pí lì jié
spirit weary, strength exhausted (idiom); spent; drained; washed out
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“竭”。
Zhège zì shì “jié”.
This character is “竭”.
我正在学习“竭”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “jié” zì.
I am learning the character “竭”.
请写一遍“竭”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “jié”.
Please write “竭” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 竭?
竭 is written with 14 strokes.
What does 竭 (jié) mean?
竭 (jié) means to exhaust.
What is the radical of 竭?
The radical of 竭 is 立, associated with Not yet classified.