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际 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
际 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

际 Stroke Order — How to Write 际

Stroke Order

际 is written in 7 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 阝, 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.

际 Radical and Character Components

Components:阝示

际 is a phono-semantic compound: 阝 (hill) carries the meaning, while 示 indicates the sound.

Radical: 阝 + 5 more strokes

际 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • jì

Meanings of 际 in Chinese

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jì际

Border, boundary, edge, or junction; often used to describe a vast expanse or a specific period.
夕阳染红了天际。
The setting sun dyed the horizon red.
Inter-; between; among: such as in "interpersonal relationships" or "inter-school cooperation".
良好的人际关系有助于个人发展。
Good interpersonal relationships contribute to personal development.
When pronounced 'jì', '际' refers to a specific time, occasion, or juncture, often used in formal or literary contexts to mean 'at the time of' or 'on the occasion of'.
毕业之际，我们回首大学四年的美好时光。
At the time of graduation, we looked back on the wonderful four years of college.
On the occasion of; at the time of; during (an event or period).
际此佳节，我们家人聚在一起，共享天伦之乐。
On this festive occasion, our family gathers together to enjoy the warmth of family life.
To interact socially; to connect with people.
她善于交际，总能和新朋友打成一片
She is good at socializing and always quickly connects with new friends.
To encounter or meet, often referring to a fortunate or favorable circumstance, opportunity, or turn of events.
他凭借自己的努力和良好的际遇，取得了事业上的成功。
He achieved career success through his own efforts and fortunate opportunities.
The inner part or region; an interior space, often referring to a mental or anatomical area, such as 'mind's eye' or 'heart's depths'.
突然，一个想法浮现在我的脑际
Suddenly, an idea surfaced in my mind.

Common Words and Phrases with 际

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jì际yá涯
boundless; margin; without limits or end
科学家们不断探索宇宙的际涯，以期发现更多未知的奥秘。
Scientists continuously explore the boundaries of the universe, hoping to uncover more unknown mysteries.

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Idioms with 际

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Questions about 际

What does 际 mean in Chinese?

际 (jì) means “Inter-” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 际?

际 is pronounced jì in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 际 have?

际 has 7 strokes.

How do you write 际?

际 is written in 7 strokes, starting from the radical 阝. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 际?

The radical of 际 is 阝, and 际 is a phono-semantic compound.