Learn to Write Chinese Characters with Video Tutorials
Watch the video of writing the Chinese character "芰", learn the correct stroke order (笔顺) of the character "芰", and master the standard way of writing the character "芰".
Free Printable Handwriting Practice with Stroke Order: 芰
Printable Writing Practice Worksheet of "芰" in Portrait Orientation (Tian Zi Ge)
芰 [jì]
1. In ancient texts, refers to "lings" (a type of aquatic plant).
In the context of "芰荷" (jì hé), it means "lotus emerging from the water."
2. Name of a plant, also known as "水菱" (water chestnut). The two-angled ones are called "菱" (líng), and the four-angled ones are called "芰" (jì). It belongs to the family of water lilies and is a type of annual aquatic herb (Trapa bispinosa).
引:
1. Poem by He Zhi-zhang: "Do not say that the spring’s fragrances have ended, there is still the act of gathering '芰荷' in the middle of the stream."
例:
Examples include:
- 芰坐 (jì zuò): Originally refers to folding '芰' leaves to create a mat, later implies the high-minded life of a recluse.
- 芰茄 (jì qié): Refers to '芰荷' (lotus).
- 芰荷 (jì hé): Refers to the lotus emerging from the water, indicating lotus leaves or flowers.
- 芰制 (jì zhì): Refers to the clothing of recluses.