济 Stroke Order — How to Write 济
济 is written in 9 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.
济 Radical and Character Components
济 is a phono-semantic compound: 氵 (water) carries the meaning, while 齐 indicates the sound.
Radical: 氵 + 6 more strokes
济 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- jì
- jǐ
Meanings of 济 in Chinese
1
jì济
To cross (a river, a difficulty); to help or aid in overcoming challenges together.
面对困难，大家需要同心协力，共济难关
Facing difficulties, everyone needs to work together with one heart and one mind to overcome them.
To help or provide relief to those in need or distress.
他们发起了募捐活动，希望能够救济灾区人民
They launched a fundraising campaign, hoping to provide relief to the people in the disaster-stricken area.
To remedy; to be of use or benefit (often used in negative constructions like '无济于事', meaning 'to no avail' or 'to be of no help').
说再多也无济于事，我们必须采取行动。
Talking more is of no avail; we must take action.
2
jǐ济
Jǐshǔi (Ji River), an ancient river in China, originating in present-day Henan Province and flowing through Shandong Province into the Bohai Sea.
济水曾是中国古代的一条重要河流。
The Ji River was an important ancient river in China.
Common Words and Phrases with 济
1
Neat and tidy, especially referring to one's appearance or attire; also can mean nice or outstanding.
这件旗袍裁剪得济楚合身，穿在她身上显得格外优雅。
This qipao is neatly cut and fits well, looking exceptionally elegant on her.
2
To provide salvation or succor, especially in a spiritual context (e.g., in Buddhism, saving living beings from suffering) or by helping people out of difficulties.
这位慈善家一生致力于济度贫困之人，为他们提供衣食和教育。
This philanthropist dedicated their life to helping the impoverished, providing them with food, clothing, and education.
3
help someone in an emergency or urgent need
商店老板经常会免费提供一些物资来济急那些生活困难的人
The shop owner often provides some free supplies to help those who are in financial difficulties.
4
Numerous and dignified (describing a large gathering of people behaving with proper decorum).
晚宴上，宾客们济济跄跄，举止文雅，场面十分庄重。
At the grand dinner, the numerous guests moved with a dignified and graceful demeanor, creating a very solemn and elegant atmosphere.
5
Help those in distress and aid those in peril.
这家慈善机构长期以来一直致力于济困扶危，为社区中生活困难的人们提供了大量帮助。
This charitable organization has long been dedicated to aiding the poor and relieving the distressed, providing a great deal of help to people in need within the community.
6
To develop and expand upon the achievements or legacy of predecessors, upholding their excellence.
新一代的学者们在继承前人学术精髓的基础上，锐意创新，力求济美先贤，为学科发展贡献力量。
The new generation of scholars, while inheriting the academic essence of their predecessors, are keen on innovation, striving to bring credit to their forebears and contribute to the development of their discipline.
7
Jinan (jǐ,nán) is the capital city of Shandong Province, China, well-known as the "City of Springs" due to its numerous natural springs.
济南以其众多的泉水而闻名，被称为“泉城”。
Jinan is famous for its numerous springs and is known as the "City of Springs".
8
To help the poor and provide relief to those in need.
这家慈善机构多年来一直致力于济贫，帮助了无数贫困家庭。
This charitable organization has been dedicated to poverty relief for many years, helping countless impoverished families.
9
To assist and benefit society, often by providing relief to those in need.
这位慈善家一生致力于济世，他的善举惠及了无数贫困之人。
This philanthropist dedicated his entire life to helping the world, and his acts of kindness benefited countless impoverished individuals.
10
to be helpful or beneficial
这种工具虽然小巧，但在户外遇到问题时却非常济事。
Although this tool is small, it is very useful when encountering problems outdoors.
11
To help the world and cherish its people.
这位慈善家一生致力于济世爱民，他的善举温暖了无数人的心。
This philanthropist dedicated his life to relieving the distressed and caring for the people, and his benevolent acts warmed countless hearts.
12
To save the world and help people.
那位医生毕生致力于济世救人，赢得了无数患者的尊敬。
That doctor dedicated their entire life to helping the world and saving people, earning the respect of countless patients.
13
A person with the talent and ability to govern and serve society, often to help or save the world.
这位医生医术高超，仁心仁术，深受患者信赖与爱戴，堪称济世之才。
This doctor, with superb medical skills and a compassionate heart, is deeply trusted and loved by patients, truly a talent destined to benefit humanity.
14
serve a selfish purpose; seek private gain
他利用职务之便济私，损害了公司的声誉。
He used his position for personal gain, damaging the company's reputation.
15
to successfully increase
经过全体员工的共同努力，公司的客户满意度得以济增，达到了历史新高。
Through the collective efforts of all employees, the company's customer satisfaction successfully increased, reaching a new historical high.
16
Relieve or help, often financially or with resources, to alleviate difficulties.
邻居们慷慨解囊，济助了遭遇火灾的家庭
The neighbors generously donated to provide relief to the family affected by the fire.
More words with 济
- hù互jì济mutual aid
- jiù救jì济relief, aid
- zhèn赈jì济grant relief, provide relief
- zhōu周jì济Zhou Ji, Relief
- jīng经jì济economy, economic
- bǔ补jì济subsidize, provide relief
- huì惠jì济Deliverance, Benefit and relief
- jì计huà划jīng经jì济planned economy
- jīng经jì济fàn犯zuì罪Economic crime
- kuāng匡jì济Aid, Relief
- shì市chǎng场jīng经jì济market economy
- zhì至bù不jì济at least; at the very least
- gè个tǐ体jīng经jì济individual economy, private economy
- jì济shuǐ水Ji River, Jishui River
- jiē接jì济To provide relief, To subsidize
- jīng经jì济fā发zhǎn展Economic development
- jīng经jì济shàng上economically, financially
- jīng经jì济tǐ体economy, economic entity
- jīng经jì济xíng型economical, budget
- jì济mín民benefit people, aid people
Idioms with 济
- jì济hán寒zhèn赈pín贫relieve the poor and help the needy
- jǐ济jǐ济bīn彬bīn彬dignified and refined in demeanor
- jǐ济jǐ济yī一táng堂A large gathering of talented people
- jì济kǔ苦lián怜pín贫relieve suffering and pity the poor
- jì济ruò弱chú锄qiáng强help the weak and curb the powerful
- jì济ruò弱fú扶qīng倾help the weak and support the vulnerable
- jì济shì世ān安mín民govern society, ensure peace and stability
- bá拔dāo刀xiāng相jì济draw sword to help someone in distress
- bá拔máo毛jì济shì世make small sacrifice for greater good
- bīn彬bīn彬jǐ济jǐ济teeming with talented individuals
- bó博shī施jì济zhòng众broadly benevolent and aid the masses
- dǎ打fù富jì济pín贫rob the rich to help the poor
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Open the tool →Questions about 济
What does 济 mean in Chinese?
济 (jì) means “To cross (a river, a difficulty)” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 济?
济 has 2 pronunciations: jì, jǐ.
How many strokes does 济 have?
济 has 9 strokes.
How do you write 济?
济 is written in 9 strokes, starting from the radical 氵. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 济?
The radical of 济 is 氵, and 济 is a phono-semantic compound.