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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
績jīachievements, meritzg, 17 strokes, radical 糹
jī(ji1)ji T1
  1. 1achievements, merit
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March 24, 2026

績jī(ji1)

The character 績 (jī) refers to achievements or merit earned through hard work or accomplishments. It is often used in contexts relating to academic or professional success, highlighting an individual's contributions or notable results.

Strokes17Radical糹
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, achievements are often celebrated in family contexts, such as during birthdays or festivals, where relatives may discuss and boast about each other's merits, reflecting the value placed on personal accomplishments.

Memory Tip

Imagine a person holding a scroll (the radical 糸 represents threads or records) that lists their many achievements. The pronunciation 'jī' sounds like 'gee,' as in 'Gee, what an impressive record of merit you have!' This vivid image helps connect the character's form and meaning.

Meanings of 績

jī(ji1)
1achievements, merit
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About 績

績Simplified
17Strokes
糹Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Quick Contrast

成就 (chéngjiù) vs 績 (jī): Use 績 when emphasizing the merit from efforts, while 成就 focuses more on the achievements themselves.

Usage Notes

When using 績, it's common to pair it with words like 成就 (chéngjiù, achievement) or 业绩 (yèjì, performance record). Learners should be cautious with similar-sounding words and contexts to avoid confusion; 績 emphasizes personal merit rather than general success.

HSK Study Tips

Although 績 is not included in the HSK vocabulary list, it is related to concepts of success and achievement, which are common themes in HSK Level 5 and above. Students should focus on contexts where achievements are discussed, such as in job interviews or academic settings.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 績 with 绩 (jì), which can mean 'record' or 'performance' without the emphasis on personal merit. For example, saying '他的绩是很高' (tā de jì shì hěn gāo) instead of '他的成绩很高' (tā de chéngjī hěn gāo) can lead to misunderstandings.

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Etymology of 績

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

Simplified form of 績. Phonosemantic compound. 糹 represents the meaning and 責 represents the sound.

Memory Hint

To complete 糹 one's duties 責; 責 also provides the pronunciation

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Origin

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Decomposition of 績

IDS Structure⿰糹責
績Full Character
=
糹si1
left
責ze2
right
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Parts

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How to say achievements, merit in Chinese

“achievements, merit” in Chinese is績jī

The character 績 (jī) refers to achievements or merit earned through hard work or accomplishments. It is often used in contexts relating to academic or professional success, highlighting an individual's contributions or notable results.

When to use 績

When using 績, it's common to pair it with words like 成就 (chéngjiù, achievement) or 业绩 (yèjì, performance record). Learners should be cautious with similar-sounding words and contexts to avoid confusion; 績 emphasizes personal merit rather than general success.

績 or something close to it

成就 (chéngjiù) vs 績 (jī): Use 績 when emphasizing the merit from efforts, while 成就 focuses more on the achievements themselves.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 績 with 绩 (jì), which can mean 'record' or 'performance' without the emphasis on personal merit. For example, saying '他的绩是很高' (tā de jì shì hěn gāo) instead of '他的成绩很高' (tā de chéngjī hěn gāo) can lead to misunderstandings.

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Word Family of 績

Words Containing This Character16
成绩chéngjìachievement成績
业绩yèjìachievement業績
战绩military successes戰績
成绩单school report or transcript成績單
绩效performance績效
功绩feat功績
绩jìmerit績
政绩track record政績
丰功伟绩glorious achievement (idiom)豐功偉績
佳绩good result佳績
败绩to be routed敗績
绩优股gilt-edged stock績優股
绩溪Jixi county in Xuancheng 宣城[Xuān​chéng], Anhui績溪
考绩to check up on sb's achievements考績
伟绩great acts偉績
绩溪县Jixi county in Xuancheng 宣城[Xuān​chéng], Anhui績溪縣
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Words with 績

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Frequently Asked Questions about 績

You can say '他的成绩很优秀' (tā de chéngjī hěn yōuxiù), meaning 'His achievements are outstanding.'

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