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齑 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
齑jīto smash into pieces, to pulverize; hashn, 15 strokes, radical 齐, rank #87916, Very Hard
齑jīfinely chopped meat or vegetablesunknown, 15 strokes, radical 齐, rank #87916, Very Hard
齑jīpowdered or fragmentaryunknown, 15 strokes, radical 齐, rank #87916, Very Hard
jī(ji1) T1
  1. 1to smash into pieces, to pulverize; hash
  2. 2finely chopped meat or vegetables
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March 24, 2026

齑(齏)jī(ji1)

The character 齑 (jī) refers to the action of smashing or pulverizing something into small pieces. It is commonly used in culinary contexts to describe finely chopped meat or vegetables, often used in dishes that require ingredients to be broken down into smaller components for better texture and flavor integration.

Strokes15Radical齐Frequency#87916DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese cooking, the technique of finely chopping ingredients is crucial for creating complex flavors in dishes like dumplings and stir-fries, making 齑 an important term in culinary practices.

Memory Tip

Imagine a chef named Ji who is smashing ingredients into tiny bits with a giant hammer. The character 齑 looks like a chef's tool smashing down on food, reminding you of the action of pulverizing. The pronunciation 'jī' can be remembered by thinking of 'ji' as 'giddy' from excitement while creating a delicious dish.

Meanings of 齑

jī(ji1)
1to smash into pieces, to pulverize; hash
2finely chopped meat or vegetables
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About 齑

齑Simplified
齏Traditional
15Strokes
齐Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 齑

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 齑 with other similar-sounding words, so it’s important to pay attention to the context in which it is used. This term is more commonly found in informal cooking discussions rather than formal writing. Be careful with the tone, as mispronouncing 'jī' with a different tone can lead to misunderstandings.

HSK Study Tips

While 齑 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it relates to the culinary terms that may appear in the HSK 4-5 levels. Students should focus on other food-related words at this level and practice using 齑 in cooking contexts to reinforce its meaning.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse 齑 with the character 剁 (duò), which also means to chop but usually refers to a more forceful action. Remember that 齑 specifically emphasizes finely chopping or pulverizing.

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Etymology of 齑

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Semantic (meaning)韭
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Phonetic (sound)齐
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Case file: 齑

  1. 1The meaning half韭 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half齐 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 齑?

Decomposition of 齑

IDS Structure⿵齐韭
齑Full Character
=
齐Qi2
enclosing
韭jiu3
inner
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 齑?

How to say to smash into pieces, to pulverize; hash in Chinese

“to smash into pieces, to pulverize; hash” in Chinese is齑jī

The character 齑 (jī) refers to the action of smashing or pulverizing something into small pieces. It is commonly used in culinary contexts to describe finely chopped meat or vegetables, often used in dishes that require ingredients to be broken down into smaller components for better texture and flavor integration.

When to use 齑

Learners often confuse 齑 with other similar-sounding words, so it’s important to pay attention to the context in which it is used. This term is more commonly found in informal cooking discussions rather than formal writing. Be careful with the tone, as mispronouncing 'jī' with a different tone can lead to misunderstandings.

What learners get wrong

Learners sometimes confuse 齑 with the character 剁 (duò), which also means to chop but usually refers to a more forceful action. Remember that 齑 specifically emphasizes finely chopping or pulverizing.

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齑

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Word Family of 齑

Words Containing This Character2
齑jīpowdered or fragmentary齏
齑粉fine powder齏粉
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Compound Meaning

What does 齑 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 齑

Common dishes include dumplings where the filling is made from finely chopped meat or vegetables.

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