Radical 16Radical

几

jī

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Frequency
#211Estimated
HSK
Level 1Estimated

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How it is built

几 is one of the 214 radicals: a building block of its own. See radical 16

Some notes are traditional explanations, not proven history.

几 gives the sound in

Characters that share the same sound part. Compare the pinyin to hear how close they are.

Built from 几 4

Characters that use it as a direct part, most common first.

Words 3

  • 几jǐhow many; a fewHSK 1 Estimated
  • 几乎jīhūalmostHSK 3 Estimated
  • 几个jǐ gea few

Sentences 3

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