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擊 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
擊jīto strike, to hit, to beat; to attack, to fightzg, 17 strokes, radical 手
jī(ji1) T1
  1. 1to strike, to hit, to beat; to attack, to fight
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March 24, 2026

擊jī(ji1)

擊 (jī) means 'to strike' or 'to hit,' commonly used in contexts involving physical actions such as fighting or attacking. It can also refer to hitting an object, like in sports or martial arts. The term conveys a sense of force and impact.

Strokes17Radical手
Cultural Note

In Chinese martial arts, the concept of 擊 is central, as it symbolizes both physical strikes and strategic attacks in combat. This reflects a cultural emphasis on discipline and skill in physical confrontations.

Memory Tip

Imagine a warrior striking a gong (擊) with a large mallet. The character's components include '手' (hand) on the left, symbolizing action, and '吉' (luck) on the right, suggesting that a successful strike brings good fortune.

Meanings of 擊

jī(ji1)
1to strike, to hit, to beat; to attack, to fight
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About 擊

擊Simplified
17Strokes
手Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 擊

Quick Contrast

击 (jī) is used more in modern contexts, while 打 (dǎ) is more general and can refer to hitting, striking, or even playing a game.

Usage Notes

Be mindful of the context in which you use 擊; it is often more aggressive and may not be suitable in formal situations where softer language is preferred. Common collocations include '擊打' (to hit) and '攻擊' (to attack). Ensure you use the correct tone, as improper tones can change meaning.

HSK Study Tips

While 擊 is not officially listed in HSK levels, it relates to other action verbs found in early levels. Students should focus on the action-oriented nature of the character and practice its use in sentences involving movement or conflict.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 擊 with 打 (dǎ), which is a more general term for hitting. For example, saying '我擊球' (I strike the ball) is incorrect; it should be '我打球' (I hit/play ball).

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Etymology of 擊

Formation TypeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
Explanation

Simplified form of 擊. Depicts a hand (手) hitting something with a spear (殳). The traditional component 殳 was removed for simplification. The traditional component 手 was removed for simplification.

Memory Hint

To strike 毄 with a hand 手; 毄 also provides the pronunciation

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Origin

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Decomposition of 擊

IDS Structure⿱毄手
擊Full Character
=
毄ji1
top
手shou3
bottom
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Parts

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How to say to strike, to hit, to beat; to attack, to fight in Chinese

“to strike, to hit, to beat; to attack, to fight” in Chinese is擊jī

擊 (jī) means 'to strike' or 'to hit,' commonly used in contexts involving physical actions such as fighting or attacking. It can also refer to hitting an object, like in sports or martial arts. The term conveys a sense of force and impact.

When to use 擊

Be mindful of the context in which you use 擊; it is often more aggressive and may not be suitable in formal situations where softer language is preferred. Common collocations include '擊打' (to hit) and '攻擊' (to attack). Ensure you use the correct tone, as improper tones can change meaning.

擊 or something close to it

击 (jī) is used more in modern contexts, while 打 (dǎ) is more general and can refer to hitting, striking, or even playing a game.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 擊 with 打 (dǎ), which is a more general term for hitting. For example, saying '我擊球' (I strike the ball) is incorrect; it should be '我打球' (I hit/play ball).

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Word Family of 擊

Words Containing This Character20
攻击gōngjīto attack攻擊
击jīto hit擊
袭击xíjīraid襲擊
打击dǎjīto hit打擊
击败to defeat擊敗
冲击chōngjīto attack衝擊
射击shèjīto shoot射擊
击中to strike擊中
反击fǎnjīto strike back反擊
目击者eyewitness目擊者
枪击to shoot with a gun槍擊
目击to witness目擊
拳击boxing拳擊
撞击zhuàngjīto strike撞擊
突击tūjīassault突擊
出击to sally出擊
狙击手sniper狙擊手
击球to bat擊球
电击electric shock電擊
击倒to knock down擊倒
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Words with 擊

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Frequently Asked Questions about 擊

You can say '他用拳頭擊打對手' (He strikes the opponent with his fist).

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