COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 计 is built
Traditional etymology note: 讠 (speech) suggests the meaning, while 十 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 计 (jì) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to calculate
jìTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 4 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
jì
计
to calculate
Common words
gū jì
估计
to estimate; to assess; to calculate; (coll.) to reckon; to think (that ...)
jì huà
计划
plan; project; program; to plan
jì suàn
计算
to count; to calculate; to compute
shè jì
设计
to design; to plan; design; plan
tǒng jì
统计
statistics; to count; to add up
yù jì
预计
to forecast; to predict; to estimate
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
计
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 计
Say “jì” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 4 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 计
Common words and phrases
gū jì
to estimate; to assess; to calculate; (coll.) to reckon; to think (that ...)
jì huà
plan; project; program; to plan
jì suàn
to count; to calculate; to compute
shè jì
to design; to plan; design; plan
tǒng jì
statistics; to count; to add up
yù jì
to forecast; to predict; to estimate
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“计”。
Zhège zì shì “jì”.
This character is “计”.
我正在学习“计”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “jì” zì.
I am learning the character “计”.
请写一遍“计”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “jì”.
Please write “计” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 计?
计 is written with 4 strokes.
What does 计 (jì) mean?
计 (jì) means to calculate.
What is the radical of 计?
The radical of 计 is 讠, associated with Not yet classified.