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季 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
季 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
季 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
季 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
季 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
季 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
季 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
季 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
季 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
季 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

季 Stroke Order — How to Write 季

Stroke Order

季 is written in 8 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 子, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

季 Radical and Character Components

Components:禾子

季 is an ideographic compound. The time for planting seeds 子 of grain 禾.

Radical: 子 + 5 more strokes

季 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • jì

Meanings of 季 in Chinese

1

jì季

Refers to the youngest among brothers or uncles in a family's hierarchy, e.g., '季弟' (youngest brother) or '季父' (youngest paternal uncle).
我的季弟今天结婚。
My youngest brother is getting married today.
Refers to the end or last part of a period, e.g., '季春' (the last month of spring). It can also denote the third place in competitions, as in '季军' (bronze medalist).
他在这次比赛中获得了季军
He won third place in this competition.
Quarter of a year, a season (like spring, summer, autumn, winter), or a specific period like a fiscal quarter or monsoon season.
一年有四个不同的季节：春、夏、秋、冬。
A year has four different seasons: spring, summer, autumn, and winter.
A period of time, often referring to a season (e.g., rainy season) or a specific seasonal period.
每年雨季，这里都会有很多降雨。
Every rainy season, there is a lot of rainfall here.

Common Words and Phrases with 季

1
jì季bào报
A quarterly report is a summary statement submitted every quarter.
公司将在下周发布最新的季报。
The company will release its latest quarterly report next week.
2
jì季chūn春
the last month of spring (the third month of the lunar calendar)
季春时节，江南的杏花已经开得荼蘼，预示着春日将尽
In the last month of spring, the apricot blossoms in Jiangnan are already fully bloomed and beginning to fade, signaling the end of the spring season.
3
jì季dōng冬
The last month of winter
在季冬时节，北方的大雪常常覆盖大地，预示着新一年的到来。
During the last month of winter, heavy snow often blankets the northern regions, heralding the arrival of a new year.
4
jì季dù度
A quarter, a period of three months.
我们公司的销售额在本季度增长了。
Our company's sales increased this quarter.
5
jì季fēng风
A seasonal prevailing wind that changes direction with the seasons, primarily caused by temperature differences between land and sea.
季风气候给这个地区带来了充足的降雨，有利于农作物生长
The monsoon climate brings abundant rainfall to this region, which is beneficial for crop growth.
6
jì季fù父
The youngest paternal uncle.
今日季父来访，带来了家乡的特产，一家人围坐在一起，其乐融融
Today, my youngest uncle visited, bringing local specialties from our hometown. The whole family sat together, enjoying a harmonious time.
7
jì季hòu候
season
每当这个季候，山上的枫叶就会变得火红，景色宜人。
Whenever it's this season, the maple leaves on the mountain turn fiery red, and the scenery is pleasant.
8
jì季huì会
A quarterly meeting.
这次季会的主要议题是社区花园的维护和发展。
The main topic of this quarterly meeting is the maintenance and development of the community garden.
9
jì季jié节
A period of the year characterized by specific weather conditions, such as spring, summer, autumn, or winter.
我最喜欢的季节是秋天，因为天气凉爽，树叶变黄。
My favorite season is autumn because the weather is cool and the leaves turn yellow.
10
jì季jūn军
bronze medalist; third place
他们队在全国篮球联赛中获得了季军
Their team won third place in the national basketball league.
11
jì季kān刊
A publication issued once a quarter; a quarterly.
我们图书馆订阅了好几份艺术季刊，内容都非常精彩。
Our library subscribes to several art quarterlies, and their content is all very excellent.
12
jì季lèi肋
hypochondrium; the cartilage of the eleventh and twelfth ribs on both sides of the chest.
在进行体格检查时医生轻轻按压了病人的季肋区域，询问是否有压痛感。
During the physical examination, the doctor gently pressed the patient's hypochondrium and asked if there was any tenderness.
13
jì季lù路
Jilu (also known as Zilu) was a disciple of Confucius and a retainer of the Ji family.
季路为人正直，对待朋友总是肝胆相照。
Jilu was an upright person, always loyal and devoted to his friends.
14
jì季nuò诺
Ji Nuo (jìnuò) refers to a fully realizable and trustworthy promise, named after Ji Bu, a historical figure famous for always keeping his word.
尽管任务艰巨，他向团队保证的完成期限依然是季诺，所有人都深信不疑。
Despite the daunting task, the deadline he promised the team remained a 'Jinuo', and everyone had absolute faith in it.
15
jì季shì世
the last phase or end of an era; the last stage of a dynasty or historical period
在那个伟大文明的季世，人们开始反思其辉煌与衰落的根源。
In the declining years of that great civilization, people began to reflect on the roots of its glory and decline.
16
jì季xià夏
the last month of summer (the sixth month of the lunar calendar)
季夏时节，荷花盛开，池塘里一片生机勃勃。
During the last month of summer, lotus flowers bloom luxuriantly, and the pond is vibrant with life.

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Questions about 季

What does 季 mean in Chinese?

季 (jì) means “Quarter of a year” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 季?

季 is pronounced jì in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 季 have?

季 has 8 strokes.

How do you write 季?

季 is written in 8 strokes, starting from the radical 子. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 季?

The radical of 季 is 子, and 季 is an ideographic compound.