偈 Stroke Order — How to Write 偈
偈 is written in 11 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 亻, 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.
偈 Radical and Character Components
Radical: 亻 + 9 more strokes
偈 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- jì
- jié
Meanings of 偈 in Chinese
1
jì偈
Refers to a gāthā, a Sanskrit word for a verse or hymn, especially a chanted passage in Buddhist scriptures. '偈' is an abbreviation for '偈陀'.
高僧诵念了一段优美的佛偈。
The eminent monk recited a beautiful Buddhist gāthā.
2
jié偈
Brave and mighty; valorous.
他一向行事果决，颇有偈然之风。
He always acts decisively, possessing a truly valorous style.
When pronounced 'jié', '偈偈' describes the manner of moving rapidly or galloping.
小马驹偈偈地在草地上奔跑。
The pony galloped swiftly on the grass.
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What does 偈 mean in Chinese?
偈 (jì) means “Refers to a gāthā” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 偈?
偈 has 2 pronunciations: jì, jié.
How many strokes does 偈 have?
偈 has 11 strokes.
How do you write 偈?
偈 is written in 11 strokes, starting from the radical 亻. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 偈?
The radical of 偈 is 亻.