继 Stroke Order — How to Write 继
继 is written in 10 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 纟, 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.
继 Radical and Character Components
继 is a phono-semantic compound: 纟 (thread) carries the meaning, while 米 indicates the sound.
Radical: 纟 + 7 more strokes
继 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- jì
Meanings of 继 in Chinese
1
jì继
To continue, to succeed, to inherit; following in the footsteps of previous generations.
年轻一代肩负着继往开来的重任。
The younger generation bears the important task of building on the past and opening up the future.
Common Words and Phrases with 继
1
To inherit property, office, or status; or to carry on a legacy or unfinished work.
她决定继承家族的酿酒工艺，并将其发扬光大。
She decided to inherit the family's winemaking craft and develop it further.
2
right of inheritance
根据法律，子女对父母的财产享有平等的继承权。
According to the law, children have equal inheritance rights to their parents' property.
3
A person who inherits property, rights, or obligations, typically upon the death of another, either by law or a will; an heir or inheritor.
根据遗嘱，他的侄子被指定为唯一的继承人。
According to the will, his nephew was designated as the sole heir.
4
An electromagnetic switch used to control a circuit by a separate electric signal.
这个电路板上的继电器用于控制电机开关。
The relay on this circuit board is used to control the motor switch.
5
Then; afterwards; immediately after.
他先是仔细阅读了合同条款，继而提出了几个疑问。
He first carefully read the contract terms, and subsequently raised a few questions.
6
A stepfather is the husband of one's mother by a subsequent marriage.
我的继父对我很好，就像亲生父亲一样。
My stepfather is very good to me, just like a biological father.
7
subsequent to; later
演出结束后，观众们掌声雷动，继后演员们进行了谢幕。
After the performance, the audience applauded thunderously, and subsequently the actors took their bows.
8
To save what is endangered and support what is tottering; metaphorically, to continue a legacy or revive something in decline.
这位社区工作者致力于在困难时期继绝扶倾，为受困家庭带去帮助与希望。
This community worker is dedicated to restoring what has been broken and supporting what is falling during difficult times, bringing help and hope to struggling families.
9
stepmother
她和她的继母相处融洽，经常一起分享生活中的趣事。
She gets along well with her stepmother, often sharing interesting things from their lives together.
10
to succeed someone in a position or office.
他将在下个月继任部门经理的职务
He will succeed to the position of department manager next month.
11
second wife
她的父亲在母亲去世后娶了一位继室，新夫人对她视如己出。
After her mother passed away, her father married a second wife, and the new madam treated her as her own child.
12
to inherit and carry on; to succeed and continue
他立志继述父辈的学问和事业。
He is determined to inherit and carry on his parents' scholarship and career.
13
An heir or successor; to inherit and continue a family line.
家族企业面临的挑战之一是寻找合适的继嗣来接管运营。
One of the challenges faced by family businesses is finding a suitable successor to take over operations.
14
to carry on the past and open a way for future; to inherit the past and usher in the future
我们应该学习前人的智慧，继往开来，为社会的发展贡献自己的力量。
We should learn from the wisdom of our predecessors, carry on their legacy and open up new possibilities, contributing our strength to the development of society.
15
Follow the trail blazed by one's predecessor.
他决心继武父辈，将家族企业发扬光大。
He resolved to follow in his father's footsteps and expand the family business.
16
More words with 继
- chéng承jì继Inherit, Succeed
- jì继rèn任zhě者successor, heir
- bú不jì继xù续discontinue, stop
- jì继xù续xià下qu去continue, go on
- xiāng相jì继one after another, successively
- jì继chéng承jiā家yè业inherit the family business, take over the family business
- jì继xù续bǎo保chí持Keep it up, Keep going
- jì继xù续gōng工zuò作Continue working, Keep working
- jì继xù续jīng经yíng营continue to operate, keep operating
- jì继xù续nǔ努lì力Keep it up, Keep going
- jì继xù续qián前xíng行Go forward, Move forward
- jì继xù续shēn深zào造continue one's studies, pursue further education
- jì继xù续shǐ使yòng用Keep using, Continue using
- jì继xù续xué学xí习keep learning, continue learning
- zhōng中jì继zhàn站Relay station, Way station
- jì继wǔ武fù父bèi辈Martial ancestors, Warrior forefathers
- jì继xù续chuàng创xīn新Continue to innovate, Keep innovating
- jì继xù续shí实xíng行continue to implement, continue to carry out
- wú无yǐ以wéi为jì继unsustainable, cannot continue
Idioms with 继
- jì继gǔ古kāi开jīn今inherit the past, usher in the future
- bǐ比jiān肩jì继zhǒng踵shoulder to shoulder, heel to heel
- cún存wáng亡jì继jué绝preserve the extant, revive the extinct
- fén焚gāo膏jì继guǐ晷work diligently from dusk till dawn
- hòu后jì继wú无rén人no one to carry on
- hòu后jì继yǒu有rén人have capable successors
- jué绝cháng长jì继duǎn短leverage strengths to compensate for weaknesses
- nán难yǐ以wéi为jì继hard to sustain
- qián前fù赴hòu后jì继advance dauntlessly, one after another
- qián前pū仆hòu后jì继fall and follow in a continuous effort
- rì日yǐ以jì继yè夜work or study day and night
- yè夜yǐ以jì继rì日work day and night without rest
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Open the tool →Questions about 继
What does 继 mean in Chinese?
继 (jì) means “To continue, to succeed, to inherit; following in the footsteps of previous generations” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 继?
继 is pronounced jì in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 继 have?
继 has 10 strokes.
How do you write 继?
继 is written in 10 strokes, starting from the radical 纟. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 继?
The radical of 继 is 纟, and 继 is a phono-semantic compound.