稽

Character

稽 jī · qǐ

HSK 7–9Character2 readings

(bound form) to examine; to check (against records)

Radical: 禾
Strokes: 15
Structure: Left–right
Parts: 禾尤旨
Traditional: 稽
Frequency: #2707 most common character

Practice writing

Readings and meanings

jīMain reading qǐRare reading

jī

ji1Main readingHSK 7–9

(bound form) to examine; to check (against records) CC-CEDICT
(literary) to delay; to linger CC-CEDICT
(literary) to dispute; to argue CC-CEDICT
surname Ji CC-CEDICT

Words that use “稽” as jī

滑稽huá jīfunny in a silly wayWordHSK 7–9 无稽wú jīnonsenseWord 稽古jī gǔto learn from the ancientsWord 稽查jī cháinspectionWord 稽核jī héto auditWord 稽考jī kǎo(literary) to examineWord 钩稽gōu jīto exploreWordUnreviewed 稽查员jī chá yuáninspectorWord

qǐ

qi3Reading 2Rare reading

This reading is uncommon in everyday Chinese; the main reading is jī.

to bow to the ground CC-CEDICT

Words that use “稽” as qǐ

稽颡qǐ sǎngto kowtowWord

Stroke order

Practice writing 稽

Draw “稽” here — the faint guide shows its shape.

Example sentences

海关人员在稽查行李。
hǎi guān rén yuán zài jī chá xíng lǐ
The customs officers are checking the luggage.
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会计正在稽核账目。
kuài jì zhèng zài jī hé zhàng mù
The accountant is checking the accounts.
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古人对皇帝行稽首大礼。
gǔ rén duì huáng dì xíng qǐ shǒu dà lǐ
In old times, people bowed down to the emperor.
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Same radical 禾

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