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羁 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
羁 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
羁 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
羁 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
羁 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
羁 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
羁 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

羁 Stroke Order — How to Write 羁

Stroke Order

羁 is written in 17 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 罒, 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.

羁 Radical and Character Components

Components:罒革马

羁 is an ideographic compound. A leather 革 halter used to control 罒a horse  马.

Radical: 罒 + 12 more strokes

羁 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • jī

Meanings of 羁 in Chinese

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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.

Words with 羁

Idioms with 羁

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Questions about 羁

What does 羁 mean in Chinese?

羁 (jī) means “When pronounced jī” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 羁?

羁 is pronounced jī in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 羁 have?

羁 has 17 strokes.

How do you write 羁?

羁 is written in 17 strokes, starting from the radical 罒. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 羁?

The radical of 羁 is 罒, and 羁 is an ideographic compound.