COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 几 is built
Traditional etymology note: A small table; compare 丌
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How to Write 几 (jǐ) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
how much
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 2 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
jǐ / jī
几
how much
Common words
jī hū
几乎
almost; nearly; practically
liáo liáo wú jǐ
寥寥无几
just a very few (idiom); tiny number; not many at all; You count them on your fingers.
jǐ
几
how much; how many; several; a few
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 几
Say “jǐ” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 2 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 几
Common words and phrases
jī hū
almost; nearly; practically
liáo liáo wú jǐ
just a very few (idiom); tiny number; not many at all; You count them on your fingers.
jǐ
how much; how many; several; a few
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“几”。
Zhège zì shì “jǐ”.
This character is “几”.
我正在学习“几”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “jǐ” zì.
I am learning the character “几”.
请写一遍“几”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “jǐ”.
Please write “几” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 几?
几 is written with 2 strokes.
What does 几 (jǐ) mean?
几 (jǐ) means how much.
What is the radical of 几?
The radical of 几 is 几, associated with Not yet classified.