COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 洁 is built
Traditional etymology note: 氵 (water) suggests the meaning, while 吉 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 洁 (jié) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
clean
jiéTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
jié
洁
clean
Common words
qīng jié
清洁
clean; to clean
chún jié
纯洁
pure; clean and honest; to purify
jiǎn jié
简洁
concise; succinct; pithy
jié bái
洁白
spotlessly white; pure white
jié jìng
洁净
clean; to cleanse
lián jié
廉洁
incorruptible; unbribable; honest
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
洁
洁
洁
洁
洁
洁
洁
洁
LEARNING TIP
Remember 洁
Say “jié” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 洁
Common words and phrases
qīng jié
clean; to clean
chún jié
pure; clean and honest; to purify
jiǎn jié
concise; succinct; pithy
jié bái
spotlessly white; pure white
jié jìng
clean; to cleanse
lián jié
incorruptible; unbribable; honest
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“洁”。
Zhège zì shì “jié”.
This character is “洁”.
我正在学习“洁”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “jié” zì.
I am learning the character “洁”.
请写一遍“洁”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “jié”.
Please write “洁” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 洁?
洁 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 洁 (jié) mean?
洁 (jié) means clean.
What is the radical of 洁?
The radical of 洁 is 氵, associated with Not yet classified.