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颉 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
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颉 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
颉 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
颉 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
颉 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
颉 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

颉 Stroke Order — How to Write 颉

Stroke Order

颉 is written in 12 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 页, 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.

颉 Radical and Character Components

Components:吉页

颉 is a phono-semantic compound: 页 (leaf) carries the meaning, while 吉 indicates the sound.

Radical: 页 + 6 more strokes

颉 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • jié
  • xié
  • jiá

Meanings of 颉 in Chinese

1

jié颉

Cāng Jié: an ancient figure traditionally credited with creating Chinese characters.
古人认为仓颉创造了文字。
Ancient people believed that Cang Jie created written characters.
To raise one's head (as a bird); to soar; to fly upwards.
鸟儿在清晨的阳光下，昂首颉飞
The birds raised their heads and soared upwards in the morning sun.
2

xié颉

When pronounced 'xié', the character '颉' is primarily used in the compound '颉颃' (xiéháng). It originally described birds flying up and down. Figuratively, it commonly means to be evenly matched, comparable, or on par with someone or something. It can also imply contending or being stubborn and arrogant.
他的绘画技巧已能与资深艺术家相颉颃。
His painting skills are now comparable to those of experienced artists.
To soar or fly high, typically referring to birds.
雄鹰在山谷中颉颃，寻找猎物。
Eagles soar through the valley, searching for prey.
3

jiá颉

To seize or plunder, often referring to taking provisions or resources by force; to rob.
他被指控颉走了客户的款项，这完全是诬告
He was accused of seizing the client's payment, which is a complete false accusation.
A mythical beast, described in ancient legends as resembling a greenish dog.
古籍中记载了一种名为颉的异兽，形似青狗，常出没于山林深处。
Ancient texts record a mythical creature named 'Jiá' that resembles a greenish dog and often appears deep in the mountains and forests.

Common Words and Phrases with 颉

1
xié颉háng颃
To be equally matched or on par with each other; comparable in skill or strength.
两位画家的作品在风格上各有千秋，水平上却不相上下，常常在展览中颉颃
The two painters' works each have their unique strengths in style, but are equally matched in skill, often vying for attention at exhibitions.

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Questions about 颉

What does 颉 mean in Chinese?

颉 (jié) means “To raise one's head (as a bird)” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 颉?

颉 has 3 pronunciations: jié, xié, jiá.

How many strokes does 颉 have?

颉 has 12 strokes.

How do you write 颉?

颉 is written in 12 strokes, starting from the radical 页. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 颉?

The radical of 颉 is 页, and 颉 is a phono-semantic compound.