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鹡 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
鹡jíwagtailzg, 15 strokes, radical 鸟
鹡jípied wagtailunknown, 15 strokes, radical 鸟
jí(ji2) T2
  1. 1wagtail
  2. 2pied wagtail
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March 24, 2026

鹡(鶺)jí(ji2)

The character 鹡 (jí) refers to a specific type of bird known as the wagtail, particularly the pied wagtail. This bird is commonly found near water and is known for its distinctive tail movements and lively behavior. In Chinese, this character may be used in both literary and conversational contexts when discussing nature or birdwatching.

Strokes15Radical鸟
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, birds are often symbolic of freedom and beauty, and the wagtail's playful nature is appreciated in poetry and folklore, reflecting a connection to nature and harmony.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'jigging' bird with a long tail that wags as it hops around near water. The 'j' in 'jí' can remind you of 'jig,' which reflects the bird's lively movements, and the character 鹡 includes the radical for 'bird' (鸟) to help you remember its meaning.

Meanings of 鹡

jí(ji2)
1wagtail
2pied wagtail
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About 鹡

鹡Simplified
鶺Traditional
15Strokes
鸟Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 鹡

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse this character with similar bird names, so it's important to pay attention to context when using it. The tone is crucial; improper pronunciation might lead to misunderstandings. It's typically used in a more descriptive or poetic context rather than everyday conversation.

HSK Study Tips

Since 鹡 is not part of the standard HSK vocabulary, focus on related bird vocabulary at your current level. Familiarizing yourself with other bird names can enhance your understanding of this character's context in nature-related discussions.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 鹡 with other bird names due to similar sounds. For instance, saying '鹤' (hè, crane) instead of '鹡' (jí). It's important to practice the tones and meanings to avoid such mix-ups.

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Etymology of 鹡

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

bird

Semantic (meaning)鸟
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Phonetic (sound)脊
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Case file: 鹡

  1. 1The meaning half鸟 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half脊 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaybird
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 鹡

IDS Structure⿰脊鸟
鹡Full Character
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脊ji2
left
鸟diao3
right
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How to say wagtail in Chinese

“wagtail” in Chinese is鹡jí

The character 鹡 (jí) refers to a specific type of bird known as the wagtail, particularly the pied wagtail. This bird is commonly found near water and is known for its distinctive tail movements and lively behavior. In Chinese, this character may be used in both literary and conversational contexts when discussing nature or birdwatching.

When to use 鹡

Learners often confuse this character with similar bird names, so it's important to pay attention to context when using it. The tone is crucial; improper pronunciation might lead to misunderstandings. It's typically used in a more descriptive or poetic context rather than everyday conversation.

What learners get wrong

Learners may confuse 鹡 with other bird names due to similar sounds. For instance, saying '鹤' (hè, crane) instead of '鹡' (jí). It's important to practice the tones and meanings to avoid such mix-ups.

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鹡

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Word Family of 鹡

Words Containing This Character1
鹡jípied wagtail鶺
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Compound Meaning

What does 鹡 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 鹡

It refers to the wagtail, a lively bird known for its tail movements.

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