COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 界 is built
Traditional etymology note: 田 (farm) suggests the meaning, while 介 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 界 (jiè) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(bound form) boundary; border
jièTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
jiè
界
(bound form) boundary; border
Common words
shì jiè
世界
world (CL:個|个[ge4])
wài jiè
外界
the outside world; external
biān jiè
边界
boundary; border
jiāo jiè
交界
common boundary; common border
jiè dìng
界定
definition; to delimit
jiè xiàn
界限
boundary
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 界
Say “jiè” 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 界
Common words and phrases
shì jiè
world (CL:個|个[ge4])
wài jiè
the outside world; external
biān jiè
boundary; border
jiāo jiè
common boundary; common border
jiè dìng
definition; to delimit
jiè xiàn
boundary
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 界?
界 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 界 (jiè) mean?
界 (jiè) means (bound form) boundary; border.
What is the radical of 界?
The radical of 界 is 田, associated with Not yet classified.