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How to Write 继 (jì) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet

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Tone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.

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STROKE BY STROKE

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Follow all 10 strokes in the correct order.

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to continue

Common words

jì xù

继续

to continue; to proceed with; to go on with

jì chéng

继承

to inherit; to succeed to (the throne etc); to carry on (a tradition etc)

jì ér

继而

then; afterwards

jì fù

继父

stepfather

jì mǔ

继母

stepmother

xiāng jì

相继

in succession; following closely

Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY

Understanding 继

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Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.

Traditional etymology note: 纟 (thread) suggests the meaning, while 米 suggests the pronunciation.

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LEARNING TIP

Remember 继

Say “jì” 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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WORDS WITH 继

Common words and phrases

继续

jì xù

to continue; to proceed with; to go on with

继承

jì chéng

to inherit; to succeed to (the throne etc); to carry on (a tradition etc)

继而

jì ér

then; afterwards

继父

jì fù

stepfather

继母

jì mǔ

stepmother

相继

xiāng jì

in succession; following closely

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IN CONTEXT

Example sentences

这个字是“继”。

Zhège zì shì “jì”.

This character is “继”.

我正在学习“继”字。

Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “jì” zì.

I am learning the character “继”.

请写一遍“继”。

Qǐng xiě yí biàn “jì”.

Please write “继” once.

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Frequently asked questions

How many strokes are in 继?

继 is written with 10 strokes.

What does 继 (jì) mean?

继 (jì) means to continue.

What is the radical of 继?

The radical of 继 is 纟, associated with Not yet classified.