Common Meanings
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jī羁
When pronounced jī, 羁 refers to a horse's bridle or, figuratively, to restraint or fetters. It's often used to describe being unrestrained or unbridled.
他的想象力自由无羁，常常能创造出独特的故事。
His imagination is unfettered and often creates unique stories.
To shackle, restrain, or curb; often used in phrases describing being uninhibited or having emotional bonds.
他生性放荡不羁，喜欢自由自在的生活。
He is by nature uninhibited and loves a free and easy life.
To stay, to detain, to sojourn, or to be held back, often implying a prolonged or involuntary stop in a foreign place or situation.
他乡羁旅多年，乡愁日益加深
Having sojourned in a foreign land for many years, his homesickness deepens day by day.
A traditional Chinese hairstyle for girls, where hair is styled on top of the head, resembling a horse's halter.
古代少女的发羁，是她们青春活力的象征。
The 'jī' hairstyle worn by ancient maidens was a symbol of their youthful vitality.