COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 激 is built
Traditional etymology note: 氵 (water) suggests the meaning, while 敫 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 激 (jī) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to arouse
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STROKE BY STROKE
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
jī
激
to arouse
Common words
jī dòng
激动
to move emotionally; to stir up (emotions); to excite
cì jī
刺激
to provoke; to irritate; to upset; to stimulate; to excite; irritant
jī liè
激烈
(of competition or fighting) intense; fierce; (of pain) acute; (of an expression of opinion) impassioned
gǎn jī
感激
to be grateful; to appreciate; thankful
jī fā
激发
to arouse; to stimulate; (physics) to excite
jī lì
激励
to encourage; to urge; motivation; incentive
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
激
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激
激
激
激
激
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 激
Say “jī” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 16 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 激
Common words and phrases
jī dòng
to move emotionally; to stir up (emotions); to excite
cì jī
to provoke; to irritate; to upset; to stimulate; to excite; irritant
jī liè
(of competition or fighting) intense; fierce; (of pain) acute; (of an expression of opinion) impassioned
gǎn jī
to be grateful; to appreciate; thankful
jī fā
to arouse; to stimulate; (physics) to excite
jī lì
to encourage; to urge; motivation; incentive
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“激”。
Zhège zì shì “jī”.
This character is “激”.
我正在学习“激”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “jī” zì.
I am learning the character “激”.
请写一遍“激”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “jī”.
Please write “激” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 激?
激 is written with 16 strokes.
What does 激 (jī) mean?
激 (jī) means to arouse.
What is the radical of 激?
The radical of 激 is 氵, associated with Not yet classified.