Common Meanings
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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.