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March 24, 2026
稽jī(Ji1)
The character 稽 (jī) primarily means 'to examine' or 'to investigate.' It is often used in formal contexts, such as legal or academic settings, where thorough checking is required. Additionally, it can denote a gesture of respect, represented by bowing to the ground, which adds a cultural nuance to its meaning.
Strokes15Radical禾Frequency#23484DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, bowing is a sign of respect and humility. The character's meaning of 'bowing to the ground' reflects the importance of respect in social interactions, especially in rituals and formal occasions.
Memory Tip
Imagine a detective (with the radical '禾' representing investigation) bending down to closely inspect the ground (the '木' component) for clues. This scene helps you remember 'jī' sounds like 'gee,' as in 'Gee, that's a detailed examination!'
Meanings of 稽
jī(Ji1)
primary
1to examine, to investigate
2to bow to the ground
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About 稽
稽Simplified
15Strokes
禾Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 稽 with similar-sounding characters. It's important to use it in formal contexts, as it may sound too stiff in casual conversation. Common collocations include '稽查' (check or inspect) and '稽核' (audit or verify).
HSK Study Tips
Although 稽 is not an HSK word, it connects with HSK vocabulary related to investigation and examination, such as 研究 (yánjiū - to research). Students should focus on understanding its use in formal contexts for better comprehension.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mix up 稽 with 检 (jiǎn) or 查 (chá), which can lead to incorrect usage. For example, saying '我需要稽这个报告' (I need to check this report) is awkward; it should be '我需要检查这个报告.'
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Pronunciation of 稽
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2The sound half旨 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawaygrain
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Exercise 1 of 1
Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 稽?
Decomposition of 稽
IDS Structure⿰禾⿱尤旨
稽Full Character
=
禾he2
left
尤You2
top
旨zhi3
bottom
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Which of these is a component of 稽?
How to say surname Ji in Chinese
“surname Ji” in Chinese is稽jī
The character 稽 (jī) primarily means 'to examine' or 'to investigate.' It is often used in formal contexts, such as legal or academic settings, where thorough checking is required. Additionally, it can denote a gesture of respect, represented by bowing to the ground, which adds a cultural nuance to its meaning.
When to use 稽
Learners often confuse 稽 with similar-sounding characters. It's important to use it in formal contexts, as it may sound too stiff in casual conversation. Common collocations include '稽查' (check or inspect) and '稽核' (audit or verify).
What learners get wrong
Learners often mix up 稽 with 检 (jiǎn) or 查 (chá), which can lead to incorrect usage. For example, saying '我需要稽这个报告' (I need to check this report) is awkward; it should be '我需要检查这个报告.'
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Grammar Patterns of 稽
稽 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 5
Complete the Sentence
不知道为什么，我觉得这极其滑____。
For some unaccountable reason, it struck me as extremely funny.
Example Sentences for 稽 (10)
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1
不知道为什么，我觉得这极其滑稽。
bù zhī dào wéi shí mó， ， wǒ jué dé zhè jí qí huá。
For some unaccountable reason, it struck me as extremely funny.
2
我最喜欢迈克尔·菲什。他滑稽逗趣，是个实实在在的人物。
wǒ zuì xǐ huān mài kè ěr· · fēi。 shí 。 tā huá jī， dòu qù ， shì gè shí shí zài zài。
Michael Fish is my favourite. He's a hoot, a real character.
