COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
Understanding 己
Detailed component breakdown coming soon
Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.
Traditional etymology note: A loom woven with thread
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How to Write 己 (jǐ) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
self
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 3 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
jǐ
己
self
Common words
zì jǐ
自己
oneself; one's own
zhī jǐ
知己
to know oneself; to be intimate or close; intimate friend
gè shū jǐ jiàn
各抒己见
everyone gives their own view
shēn bù yóu jǐ
身不由己
without the freedom to act independently (idiom); involuntary; not of one's own volition; in spite of oneself
sǔn rén lì jǐ
损人利己
harming others for one's personal benefit (idiom); personal gain to the detriment of others
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 己
Say “jǐ” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 3 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 己
Common words and phrases
zì jǐ
oneself; one's own
zhī jǐ
to know oneself; to be intimate or close; intimate friend
gè shū jǐ jiàn
everyone gives their own view
shēn bù yóu jǐ
without the freedom to act independently (idiom); involuntary; not of one's own volition; in spite of oneself
sǔn rén lì jǐ
harming others for one's personal benefit (idiom); personal gain to the detriment of others
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“己”。
Zhège zì shì “jǐ”.
This character is “己”.
我正在学习“己”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “jǐ” zì.
I am learning the character “己”.
请写一遍“己”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “jǐ”.
Please write “己” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 己?
己 is written with 3 strokes.
What does 己 (jǐ) mean?
己 (jǐ) means self.
What is the radical of 己?
The radical of 己 is 己, associated with Not yet classified.