界 Stroke Order — How to Write 界
界 is written in 9 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 田, 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.
界 Radical and Character Components
界 is a phono-semantic compound: 田 (farm) carries the meaning, while 介 indicates the sound.
Radical: 田 + 4 more strokes
界 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- jiè
Meanings of 界 in Chinese
1
jiè界
A boundary, border, or dividing line defining an area, such as a physical land boundary or a natural demarcation.
这条小河是两个村庄之间的自然界线。
This small river forms a natural boundary line between the two villages.
scope, boundary, world, or sphere; often used in compound words like 'world' (世界), 'horizon' (眼界), or 'natural world' (自然界).
读书可以拓宽我们的眼界。
Reading can broaden our horizons.
A circle or sphere of people grouped by profession, gender, or other characteristics; for example, 'education circles,' 'scientific community,' or 'people from all walks of life.'
此次大会吸引了来自教育界、科技界和艺术界的众多人士参与。
This conference attracted many participants from the education, technology, and art communities.
Refers to the largest categories in nature, such as the animal kingdom, plant kingdom, or mineral kingdom; e.g., organic realm, inorganic realm.
生物学家研究有机界和无机界之间的相互作用。
Biologists study the interactions between the organic and inorganic kingdoms.
In geology, '界' (jiè) refers to the highest rank in chronostratigraphic classification, equivalent to an Eon or Era in geochronologic terms. It is subdivided into '系' (system).
古生界是地质年代中一个重要的地层单位。
The Paleozoic Era is an important chronostratigraphic unit in geological time.
Common Words and Phrases with 界
1
A boundary marker, typically a stone tablet, used to mark the border or limits of a territory.
这座界碑清晰地标示出两块私人领地的分界线。
This boundary marker clearly indicates the demarcation line between the two private properties.
2
A landmark or a mark indicating a boundary.
他们沿着小路放置了界标，以清楚地划分出花园的范围。
They placed boundary markers along the path to clearly delineate the garden's extent.
3
To define; to demarcate.
我们需要清晰地界定项目的目标和范围，以确保所有团队成员对最终成果有共同的理解。
We need to clearly define the project's goals and scope to ensure all team members have a common understanding of the final outcome.
4
Sulcus terminalis, a V-shaped groove on the tongue separating its anterior two-thirds from the posterior one-third, or a shallow groove on the outside of the right atrium of the heart.
界沟位于舌背，是舌头解剖学上的一个重要标志。
The sulcus terminalis is located on the back of the tongue and is an important anatomical landmark.
5
A river that forms a boundary between two countries or regions; boundary river.
这条界河两岸的居民通过船只往来，交流频繁
Residents on both banks of this border river frequently interact by boat.
6
To divide or delineate a boundary.
他们用一道篱笆界划出了两家农田的范围。
They used a fence to delineate the boundaries of the two farms.
7
A traditional Chinese painting technique and genre that uses a ruler to meticulously depict architectural subjects, such as palatial buildings and pavilions.
这幅古画中的界画技法精湛，亭台楼阁栩栩如生。
The Jiehua technique in this ancient painting is exquisite, making the pavilions and towers appear lifelike.
8
Interface.
工程师们正在优化软件的用户界面，使其更易于使用。
The engineers are optimizing the software's user interface to make it easier to use.
9
A stone or tablet used to mark a boundary; a boundary marker.
这块古老的界石已经在此矗立了数百年，标志着两家农田的精确边界。
This ancient boundary stone has stood here for centuries, marking the precise boundary between two farmlands.
10
An old term for definition or a statement of the meaning of a word or phrase.
哲学中对真理的界说一直是一个复杂的问题。
The definition of truth in philosophy has always been a complex problem.
11
A ball that goes beyond the designated playing area or boundaries in a sport; an out-of-bounds ball.
在足球比赛中，如果球完全越过边线，就会被判为界外球
In a soccer game, if the ball completely crosses the sideline, it is called an out-of-bounds ball.
12
Boundary; dividing line; limit or demarcation between things.
在学习新知识时，我们不应给自己设限，勇敢地探索未知的界限。
When learning new knowledge, we should not set limits for ourselves; instead, we should bravely explore the unknown boundaries.
13
A line marking the boundary or limits between two areas, things, or concepts.
朋友之间应该保持清晰的界线，尊重彼此的个人空间
Friends should maintain clear boundaries and respect each other's personal space.
14
boundary
这个山谷是两大生态区之间的界域，动植物种类繁多。
This valley serves as the borderland between two major ecological zones, boasting a rich diversity of flora and fauna.
15
A treaty between two countries that defines and establishes their shared border.
这份界约的签订，有助于明确两个区域的权限范围，避免了后续的争议。
The signing of this boundary treaty helped clarify the scope of authority for the two regions, thereby preventing future disputes.
16
A boundary or the place where land boundaries are defined.
我们在田地周围设置了明显的界址，以避免与邻居产生误会。
We set clear boundary markers around the field to avoid misunderstandings with neighbors.
More words with 界
- jìng境jiè界realm, state
- gè各jiè界all walks of life, all sectors
- jiāng疆jiè界boundary, border
- jūn菌jiè界The kingdom of fungi; mycota.
- shè射jiè界field of fire; line of fire
- yuè越jiè界Out of bounds, Cross the boundary
- zhèng政jiè界political or government circles
- zhōu周jiè界perimeter, boundary
- zū租jiè界Concession, Foreign concession
- shì世jiè界world
- shì视jiè界visual field; field of vision
- xiān仙jiè界Celestial Realm, Immortal World
- xiù秀jiè界Showbiz, Fashion world
- yì艺jiè界the art world, art circles
- dì第èr二shì世jiè界Second World
- lín临jiè界Critical, Threshold
- shì世jiè界guān观worldview, world outlook
- shì世jiè界yǔ语Esperanto, The World Language
- wài外jiè界external world, outside world
- yè业jiè界Industry, Business circles
Idioms with 界
- chǔ楚jiè界hàn汉hé河demarcation line between opposing forces
- dà大kāi开yǎn眼jiè界broaden one's horizons
- dà大qiān千shì世jiè界the vast, diverse human world
- fàng放yǎn眼shì世jiè界take a global perspective
- huā花huā花shì世jiè界bustling and glamorous world
- jí极lè乐shì世jiè界land of ultimate bliss
- cǐ此jiāng疆bǐ彼jiè界draw clear boundaries and maintain separation
- cǐ此jiè界bǐ彼jiāng疆draw clear lines of demarcation
- hé河shā沙shì世jiè界countless worlds
- huā花jǐn锦shì世jiè界A dazzling, bustling, or glamorous world
- huáng黄jīn金shì世jiè界a beautiful and perfect world
- kāi开kuò阔yǎn眼jiè界broaden one's horizons
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Open the tool →Questions about 界
What does 界 mean in Chinese?
界 (jiè) means “A boundary” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 界?
界 is pronounced jiè in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 界 have?
界 has 9 strokes.
How do you write 界?
界 is written in 9 strokes, starting from the radical 田. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 界?
The radical of 界 is 田, and 界 is a phono-semantic compound.