节 Stroke Order — How to Write 节
节 is written in 6 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 艹, 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.
节 Radical and Character Components
Partial breakdown of 节:艹
节 is an ideographic compound. Simplified form of 節; sections of bamboo ⺮.
Radical: 艹 + 2 more strokes
节 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- jié
- jiē
Meanings of 节 in Chinese
1
jié节
The joint or knot of a plant stem, particularly in bamboo or grass.
这根竹竿有许多清晰的竹节。
This bamboo pole has many clear joints.
A segment or connecting part of an object, or a section of something, like a joint or a carriage.
这列火车有八节车厢。
This train has eight carriages.
Section, segment, or item; a program or show.
我喜欢看电视里的各种节目。
I like watching various programs on TV.
In the Chinese calendar, a division of the year, such as a solar term or a seasonal period.
立春是二十四节气中的第一个节气。
Lichun (Start of Spring) is the first of the twenty-four solar terms.
A commemorative or celebratory day; a holiday or festival.
我们期待着下一个节日。
We are looking forward to the next holiday.
A sense of propriety; etiquette; decorum, as in '礼节' (lǐjié).
在公共场合，我们应该讲究礼节。
In public places, we should observe proper etiquette.
Refers to the tempo, beat, or rhythm, especially in music or speech, indicating the speed, emphasis, and flow.
他跟着音乐的节拍轻轻摇晃。
He swayed gently to the beat of the music.
Moral integrity; personal conduct or principles.
他一生高风亮节，受到了大家的尊敬。
He maintained high moral standards throughout his life and earned everyone's respect.
to save, economize, or restrict; to reduce or cut down
节省用水是每个公民的责任
Saving water is every citizen's responsibility.
to abridge; to omit; to excerpt
我们只节录了会议的重点内容。
We only excerpted the key points of the meeting.
An ancient credential or symbol of authority, often used when traveling abroad as an envoy or emissary.
这位使节带着重要的文书，即将启程。
This emissary is carrying important documents and is about to depart.
2
jiē节
A crucial juncture, a critical moment, or a pivotal point where a decisive action or outcome is determined.
在关键的节骨眼儿上，他总能做出正确的选择。
At crucial junctures, he is always able to make the right choices.
Common Words and Phrases with 节
1
restrain one's grief; do not grieve too much
得知你奶奶去世的消息，我们都非常难过，请节哀顺变，保重身体。
We are all very saddened to hear about your grandmother's passing. Please restrain your sorrow and accept the change, take care of yourself.
2
A knot in wood, or a raised part on a plant stem where a branch or leaf was.
老竹竿上的节疤摸起来很粗糙。
The knots on the old bamboo pole feel very rough.
3
high moral principle; integrity
他为了保持自己的节操，拒绝了不正当的利益。
He refused improper gains to maintain his integrity.
4
Jiedu (节度) refers to a historical official title, particularly a military governor (Jiedushi) in imperial China, who administered a region and commanded troops. It can also generally mean to administer, manage, or exercise moderation and control.
这位经理负责节度公司的各项运营事务，确保流程顺畅高效。
The manager is responsible for administering the company's various operational affairs, ensuring smooth and efficient processes.
5
A regional military commissioner and civil governor in ancient China, especially prominent during the Tang Dynasty, who held significant power over both military and civil affairs.
他曾被皇帝任命为一方节度使，负责镇守边疆。
He was once appointed by the emperor as a regional military commissioner, responsible for guarding the frontier.
6
a virtuous woman who remains chaste and loyal to her deceased husband, not remarrying.
在那个年代，人们常常将那些守节的妇女尊称为节妇。
In that era, women who remained chaste were often respectfully referred to as 'jiefu,' or chaste widows.
7
high moral principles
那位老园丁一生保持着高尚的节概，即使在困境中也从不放弃对美的追求。
That old gardener maintained noble moral integrity and spirit throughout his life, never giving up his pursuit of beauty even in difficult times.
8
season and climate
今年的节候变幻莫测，给农作物的生长带来了一定的挑战。
This year's seasonal climate has been unpredictable, bringing some challenges to the growth of crops.
9
festival emblem
今年的社区文化节的节徽设计独特，寓意着团结与欢乐。
The festival emblem design for this year's community culture festival is unique, symbolizing unity and joy.
10
festival goods
这家商店为春节准备了大量节货，包括灯笼、对联和糖果。
This store prepared a large quantity of festive goods for the Spring Festival, including lanterns, couplets, and candies.
11
Frugality; the quality of being economical and avoiding waste.
她从小养成了节俭的好习惯，从不浪费一分钱
She developed a good habit of frugality from a young age, never wasting a single penny.
12
to economize and decrease expenditure or costs
为了月底能有些盈余，小明决定从日常开销中节减一部分。
To have some surplus by the end of the month, Xiao Ming decided to cut down on some daily expenses.
13
Successively; steadily and continuously, often indicating progress or improvement.
他的学习成绩节节提高，令人感到欣慰。
His academic performance is improving steadily, which is very gratifying.
More words with 节
- jiā佳jié节happy festival time
- dēng灯jié节Lantern Festival
- dōng冬jié节Winter Solstice Festival, Winter Solstice
- duān端jié节the Dragon Boat Festival
- gǔ骨jié节a joint in a bone; scleromere
- jīn筋jié节muscle knot, trigger point
- mò末jié节The fourth quarter
- pǐn品jié节moral character and integrity
- qū屈jié节yield one's integrity, compromise one's integrity
- shān删jié节Abridge, Deletion
- shǒu守jié节observe chastity, keep one's integrity
- suō缩jié节Shortening, Contraction
- wǎn晚jié节integrity in one's later years
- yīn音jié节syllable
- zhù驻jié节Be stationed (as an envoy)
- bá拔jié节jointing, shooting up
- guān关jié节joint
- huán环jié节stage, link
- jì季jié节season
- zhāng章jié节chapter, section
Idioms with 节
- jié节āi哀shùn顺biàn变temper sorrow, accept change
- jié节jiǎn俭lì力xíng行live frugally and act diligently
- jié节jié节bài败tuì退suffer successive defeats
- jié节wài外shēng生zhī枝create new complications
- jié节yī衣suō缩shí食to live frugally
- bēi卑gōng躬qū屈jié节to abase oneself to flatter others
- bié别shēng生zhī枝jié节create new problems or complications
- bù不jū拘xiǎo小jié节disregard minor details
- dà大jié节bù不duó夺Uphold integrity in adversity
- fán繁wén文mò末jié节unnecessary complex formalities and trivial details
- fán繁wén文rù缛jié节overelaborate formalities and red tape
- fán繁zhī枝xì细jié节numerous and trivial details
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Open the tool →Questions about 节
What does 节 mean in Chinese?
节 (jié) means “Section, segment, or item” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 节?
节 has 2 pronunciations: jié, jiē.
How many strokes does 节 have?
节 has 6 strokes.
How do you write 节?
节 is written in 6 strokes, starting from the radical 艹. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 节?
The radical of 节 is 艹, and 节 is an ideographic compound.