激 Stroke Order — How to Write 激
激 is written in 16 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 氵, 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.
激 Radical and Character Components
激 is a phono-semantic compound: 氵 (water) carries the meaning, while 敫 indicates the sound.
Radical: 氵 + 13 more strokes
激 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- jī
Meanings of 激 in Chinese
1
jī激
To surge, splash, or agitate violently, especially referring to water when obstructed.
河水在岩石间激荡，溅起层层水花。
The river water surged and splashed violently between the rocks, creating layers of spray.
To douse or steep food in cold water, often to achieve a certain texture or flavor, similar to pickling vegetables.
用冰水激一下虾仁，口感会更弹牙
Briefly dousing the shrimp in ice water will make them more springy and tender.
To stir up; to excite emotions; to stimulate.
这场比赛的结果让观众激动不已。
The outcome of this match left the audience incredibly excited.
To be emotionally excited, agitated, or moved.
听到好消息，大家都激动地欢呼起来。
Hearing the good news, everyone excitedly cheered.
Rapid, intense, fierce.
这部电影激发了我对艺术的热情。
This movie ignited my passion for art.
To be excessively blunt, sharp, or intense in speech or manner, often to the point of being harsh or provoking.
他用激烈的言辞批评了会议的决策，但未能说服大家。
He criticized the meeting's decision with vehement words, but failed to convince everyone.
To stimulate; specifically, as part of '激光' (jīguāng), referring to laser technology or light.
激光技术正在彻底改变外科手术。
Laser technology is revolutionizing surgery.
To generate or produce laser light, as in a laser device or laser emission.
这种设备能产生强大的激光。
This equipment can produce powerful laser light.
Hormone; a substance secreted by endocrine glands that regulates the physiological activities of the body.
植物生长需要激素的调节。
Plants require hormone regulation for growth.
When pronounced jī, it can describe a vivid, striking quality, often referring to an intense or brilliant color, akin to the 'vivid red' in 'lips like vivid cinnabar'.
这幅画的色彩激烈而奔放，令人印象深刻。
The colors in this painting are intense and unrestrained, leaving a deep impression.
Common Words and Phrases with 激
1
Roused to strong emotion, often expressing passion or indignation.
他以激昂的语气讲述了自己追逐梦想的经历。
He recounted his journey of chasing dreams in an impassioned tone.
2
A drastic change or upheaval.
气候激变对地球上的生物多样性造成了巨大影响
Drastic climate changes have profoundly impacted biodiversity on Earth.
3
heated debate; fierce argument
团队成员们就新项目的预算分配问题进行了激辩
The team members had a fierce debate over the budget allocation for the new project.
4
A phenomenon of turbulent currents formed by two opposing tidal currents, also known as a tide rip.
这座海峡因为其独特的地理位置，经常出现壮观的激潮景象，吸引了众多冒险家和摄影师。
Due to its unique geographical location, this strait often features spectacular turbulent currents, attracting numerous adventurers and photographers.
5
To excite; the process of generating a magnetic field by passing an electric current through a coil. Also known as excitation.
电磁铁通过激磁产生强大的磁力。
Electromagnets generate strong magnetic force through excitation.
6
To excite, stimulate, or provoke.
那幅画的鲜艳色彩激刺着我的视觉，让我感到充满活力。
The vibrant colors of that painting intensely stimulated my vision, making me feel full of energy.
7
To surge or be turbulent, often referring to strong emotions or movements.
海浪在礁石间激荡，发出阵阵轰鸣。
The waves surged and churned among the reefs, letting out bursts of roaring sound.
8
Emotionally agitated or excited.
当她收到期待已久的书时，感到非常激动
She felt very excited when she received the long-awaited book.
9
To stimulate or arouse a feeling, action, or energy.
阅读能激发孩子们的想象力，拓展他们的视野。
Reading can stimulate children's imagination and broaden their horizons.
10
to be roused to action; to be stirred into activity
听到这个好消息，他内心感到一阵激奋。
Hearing the good news, he felt a surge of excitement inside.
11
Agitated and indignant; excited and angry.
听到朋友遭遇不幸，她心中激愤不已
Upon hearing of her friend's misfortune, she was filled with intense indignation.
12
A concentrated, coherent, and monochromatic beam of light.
激光切割技术在现代制造业中应用广泛，可以精确地加工各种材料。
Laser cutting technology is widely applied in modern manufacturing, capable of precisely processing various materials.
13
to intensify, sharpen, or aggravate; to become acute or fierce.
长时间的等待激化了顾客的不满情绪。
The prolonged waiting period intensified the customers' dissatisfaction.
14
To make something active or operational.
这种药物可以激活体内的免疫细胞，增强抵抗力。
This medication can activate immune cells in the body, strengthening resistance.
15
to goad or challenge someone into action, often by using taunts or reverse psychology
小明知道妈妈平时很宠他，这次却用激将法让他自己收拾房间。
Xiao Ming knew his mom usually pampered him, but this time she used reverse psychology to motivate him to clean his room himself.
16
radical; extreme or fundamental changes
这家公司采取了激进的营销策略，希望快速占领市场。
This company adopted an aggressive marketing strategy, hoping to quickly capture the market.
More words with 激
- gǎn感jī激Grateful, Gratitude
- cì刺jī激Stimulation, Excitement
- qiáng强cì刺jī激strong stimulus, intense stimulation
- xìng性jī激sù素sex hormone
- qiè切jī激Stimulate, Excitation
- cì刺jī激xìng性Irritancy, Irritation
- jī激lì励motivate, encourage
- jī激liè烈Intense, Fierce
- jī激liú流rapid current, torrent
- jī激qǐ起arouse, provoke
- jī激qíng情Passion, Ardor
- jī激nù怒anger, enrage
- jī激zēng增surge, spike
- jī激guāng光bǐ笔laser pointer, laser pen
- jī激guāng光qì器laser
- jī激guāng光shù束laser beam
- piān偏jī激extremist, radical
- bèi被jī激nù怒enraged, provoked
- guāng光cì刺jī激light stimulus, photostimulation
- jī激fā发chū出inspire, arouse
Idioms with 激
- jī激áng昂kāng慷kǎi慨fervent and spirited
- jī激liú流yǒng勇tuì退wisely withdraw at the peak
- jī激qǐ起gōng公fèn愤stir up public outrage
- jī激zhuó浊yáng扬qīng清eliminate the bad and promote the good
- gǎn感jī激bù不jìn尽endlessly grateful
- gǎn感jī激liú流tì涕shed tears of gratitude
- gǎn感jī激tì涕líng零shed tears of deep gratitude
- gǎn感kǎi慨jī激áng昂Emotionally stirred and high-spirited
- kāng慷kǎi慨jī激áng昂spirited and passionate
- kāng慷kǎi慨jī激yáng扬fervent and spirited
- qún群qíng情jī激áng昂collective emotions running high
- yáng扬qīng清jī激zhuó浊promote good, eliminate evil
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Open the tool →Questions about 激
What does 激 mean in Chinese?
激 (jī) means “To surge” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 激?
激 is pronounced jī in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 激 have?
激 has 16 strokes.
How do you write 激?
激 is written in 16 strokes, starting from the radical 氵. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 激?
The radical of 激 is 氵, and 激 is a phono-semantic compound.