介 Stroke Order — How to Write 介
介 is written in 4 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 人, 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.
介 Radical and Character Components
Partial breakdown of 介:人
介 is an ideographic compound. A border 八 dividing people 人.
Radical: 人 + 2 more strokes
介 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- jiè
Meanings of 介 in Chinese
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jiè介
To be between two things; to intervene; also refers to prepositions in grammar (e.g., 'from', 'to', 'at', 'with', 'for').
这项研究介于理论与实践之间。
This research is between theory and practice.
Refers to 'such, this kind of', often used in the idiom '像煞有介事' to describe someone acting as if something is a big or important deal, often exaggeratedly.
他只是打翻了一杯水，却像煞有介事地忙着擦拭，好像发生了什么大事一样。
He merely spilled a glass of water, yet he was making such a fuss cleaning it up, as if something major had happened.
To mind; to care about; to take offense.
他对别人的批评从不介怀
He never minds criticism from others.
Upright; honest; unyielding to improper influence (as in 耿介 gěngjiè).
他为人耿介，从不趋炎附势
He is an upright person and never curries favor with the powerful.
armor; shell; protective covering
蜗牛背着自己的介壳移动。
A snail moves, carrying its own shell.
A measure word for people, often implying a humble or common status (e.g., '一介书生' - a mere scholar).
他只是一介普通人，却做出了不平凡的贡献。
He is just an ordinary person, but he made extraordinary contributions.
Used in classical texts, '介' (jiè) signifies 'big' or 'large', specifically as seen in '介圭' (jiè guī), which refers to a large ceremonial jade tablet.
在古代，介圭象征着天地之间的宏大联系，是重要的礼器。
In ancient times, 'jie gui' symbolized the grand connection between heaven and earth, serving as an important ritual object.
A term used in traditional Chinese opera scripts to indicate an action or emotional state, serving as a stage direction.
只见他眉头微蹙，作沉思介
One could see his brows slightly furrowed, indicating deep thought.
To assist, mediate, or act as an intermediary, particularly in facilitating positive outcomes or reconciliation.
他介于他们之间，帮助他们达成和解。
He mediated between them, helping them reach a reconciliation.
A variant of '芥' (jiè), referring to mustard greens.
尝尝这种介，味道很特别。
Try this kind of mustard greens; the flavor is quite unique.
Common Words and Phrases with 介
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A word that connects a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase to another part of the sentence, often indicating direction, time, place, or relationship.
小猫正在桌子底下睡觉。
The kitten is sleeping under the table.
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to mind; to care about
他从不介怀别人的批评，总是虚心接受并加以改进。
He never minds others' criticism; he always humbly accepts it and makes improvements.
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Restless or uneasy, often due to an unforgettable impression; also, to separate or obstruct.
那次意外的经历，一直让他介介于心，难以释怀。
That unexpected experience has always weighed heavily on his mind, making it difficult for him to let it go.
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Independent and aloof.
那位艺术家介立于世俗之外，只追求自己心中的纯粹艺术。
The artist, remaining independent and somewhat aloof from worldly matters, solely pursued the pure art that resided in their heart.
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Firm and unwavering; also, restless or uneasy (often due to preoccupation).
他介然不懈地追求自己的梦想，最终取得了成功
He relentlessly pursued his dream and finally achieved success.
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To intervene or get involved in an event or matter.
老师介入了学生之间的争吵，帮助他们解决了问题。
The teacher intervened in the students' argument, helping them resolve the issue.
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A person who introduces, recommends, or sponsors another person; a reference or matchmaker.
我的新工作是一位朋友介绍的，他就是我的介绍人。
My new job was introduced by a friend, and he is my introducer.
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a letter of introduction or recommendation
小明请他的教授为他写了一封介绍信，希望能顺利获得实习机会。
Xiao Ming asked his professor to write him a letter of introduction, hoping to smoothly secure an internship opportunity.
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To be located or occur between two things, points, or times.
这本书的价格介于20到30美元之间
The price of this book is between 20 and 30 US dollars.
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A medium; a substance through which a force is transmitted or a wave (e.g., sound, light) propagates.
光在不同的介质中传播速度不同。
The speed of light varies in different media.
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A meson is an unstable elementary particle, typically with a mass between that of an electron and a proton, and can be positively, negatively, or neutrally charged.
物理学家研究介子的衰变，以揭示更深层次的粒子物理规律。
Physicists study the decay of mesons to reveal deeper laws of particle physics.
More words with 介
- jiǎn简jiè介Introduction
- juàn狷jiè介aloof and upright, scrupulously honest
- méi媒jiè介An intermediary or a medium.
- píng评jiè介Review, Commentary
- kǎ卡jiè介miáo苗BCG, Bacillus Calmette-Guérin vaccine
- gěng耿jiè介Upright, Scrupulously honest
- xiān纤jiè介Fine; slight; subtle.
- guì贵jiè介Distinguished person, Person of high social standing
- shào绍jiè介to introduce; to present
- jiè介qiào壳shell, scale
- yí一jiè介a mere, an ordinary person
- jiè介guī圭Jade scepter, Jade tablet
- jiè介shòu寿Celebrate a birthday, Offer birthday congratulations
- zēng增yì益jiè介zhì质gain medium
- jiè介xiān先shēng生Mr. Jie
- lái来jiè介shào绍introduce, present
- xiáng详xì细jiè介shào绍detailed introduction, detailed description
- zì自wǒ我jiè介shào绍Self-introduction, Introduction
- chǎo炒jiè介cài菜Stir-fried mustard greens
- chén沉sī思jiè介Contemplation medium, Introducing contemplation
Idioms with 介
- bù不zú足jiè介yì意not worth bothering about
- háo毫bu不jiè介yì意not mind at all
- hé何zú足jiè介yì意not worth bothering about
- shà煞yǒu有jiè介shì事to put on a serious air
- yī一jiè介shū书shēng生a humble scholar
- yī一jiè介zhī之shì士A humble, principled person
- gěng耿jiè介zhī之shì士upright and principled person
- háo毫bù不jiè介huái怀not mind in the least
- xiān纤jiè介zhī之shī失a tiny fault
- xiàng象shà煞yǒu有jiè介shì事to make a great show of something
- yī一jiè介zhī之cái才a person of humble talent
- yī一jiè介zhī之shàn善a minor act of kindness
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Open the tool →Questions about 介
What does 介 mean in Chinese?
介 (jiè) means “To be between two things” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 介?
介 is pronounced jiè in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 介 have?
介 has 4 strokes.
How do you write 介?
介 is written in 4 strokes, starting from the radical 人. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 介?
The radical of 介 is 人, and 介 is an ideographic compound.