Learn to Write Chinese Characters with Video Tutorials
Watch the video of writing the Chinese character "拮", learn the correct stroke order (笔顺) of the character "拮", and master the standard way of writing the character "拮".
Free Printable Handwriting Practice with Stroke Order: 拮
Printable Writing Practice Worksheet of "拮" in Portrait Orientation (Tian Zi Ge)
拮
[jié]
1. (figurative) Refers to a poor economic situation, lacking money, and being in a difficult situation.
(经济境况不好,缺少钱,困窘。)
2. (verb) Same as "揭" (jiē). To lift up.
(同“揭”。向上举.)
3. (verb) Same as "揭" (jiē). To lift up.
(同“揭”。向上举.)
4. (引) From "集韵": To lift or raise, sometimes written as "拮."
(《集韵》:揭,举也。或作拮。)
5. (figurative) Same as "戛" (jiá). To stab or compel with a spear.
(同“戛”。有用长矛刺、逼之意。)