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畿 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
畿jīimperial domain; area near the capitaln, 15 strokes, radical 田, rank #30661, Very Hard
畿jīterritory around the capitalunknown, 15 strokes, radical 田, rank #30661, Very Hard
jī(ji1) T1
  1. 1imperial domain; area near the capital
  2. 2territory around the capital
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March 24, 2026

畿jī(ji1)

The character 畿 (jī) refers to the imperial domain or the area surrounding a capital city, often associated with governance and authority. It is commonly used in historical or literary contexts to describe the territory that is administratively significant to the ruling power.

Strokes15Radical田Frequency#30661DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In ancient China, the concept of the imperial domain was crucial as it represented the heart of political power and cultural development, often reflected in poetry and historical texts.

Memory Tip

Imagine a grand palace surrounded by lush gardens, representing the imperial domain, where the character 畿 (jī) holds the essence of 'territory.' The top part '田' (tián) looks like a field, indicating land, while the bottom part '圭' (guī) symbolizes honor and authority, connecting it to the idea of a ruler's domain.

Meanings of 畿

jī(ji1)
1imperial domain; area near the capital
2territory around the capital
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About 畿

畿Simplified
15Strokes
田Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

Common mistakes include mispronouncing the tone; remember that 'jī' has a first tone. It's often used in formal contexts, especially in historical discussions. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words that denote different meanings or contexts.

HSK Study Tips

While 畿 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects to words related to geography and governance at higher levels. Focus on understanding its historical significance and how it interacts with concepts of territory and power in Chinese literature.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 畿 with 京 (jīng), which means 'capital.' Remember, 畿 specifically refers to the territory around the capital, while 京 refers to the capital city itself.

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Etymology of 畿

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

land

Semantic (meaning)田
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Phonetic (sound)戈
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Case file: 畿

  1. 1The meaning half田 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half戈 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayland
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 畿?

Decomposition of 畿

IDS Structure⿹⿱？戈田
畿Full Character
=
戈Ge1
top
田Tian2
bottom
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How to say imperial domain; area near the capital in Chinese

“imperial domain; area near the capital” in Chinese is畿jī

The character 畿 (jī) refers to the imperial domain or the area surrounding a capital city, often associated with governance and authority. It is commonly used in historical or literary contexts to describe the territory that is administratively significant to the ruling power.

When to use 畿

Common mistakes include mispronouncing the tone; remember that 'jī' has a first tone. It's often used in formal contexts, especially in historical discussions. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words that denote different meanings or contexts.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 畿 with 京 (jīng), which means 'capital.' Remember, 畿 specifically refers to the territory around the capital, while 京 refers to the capital city itself.

Write 畿

畿

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Word Family of 畿

Words Containing This Character2
畿jīterritory around the capital
京畿Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, surrounding Seoul and Incheon, capital Suweon City 水原市[Shuǐ​yuán​shì]
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Compound Meaning

What does 畿 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 畿

In modern usage, 畿 is rarely used, but it historically refers to the areas directly governed by the capital, representing authority.

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