Learn a Chinese Character - 迹

1. Character Basics

Radical: 辶 (chuò, walking radical)

Stroke Count: 9

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2. Pronunciation

Pinyin: jì

3. Meaning

English meaning: trace, track, mark, vestige

4. Common Words

• 痕迹 (hén jì) - trace, mark
• 足迹 (zú jì) - footprint, track
• 踪迹 (zōng jì) - trail, trace
• 奇迹 (qí jì) - miracle, wonder
• 绝迹 (jué jì) - extinct, disappear completely
• 古迹 (gǔ jì) - historical site, ancient relic

5. Grammar & Usage

Usage notes:

• 主要用作名词，表示痕迹、踪迹、印记等
• 常与其他字组合成表示各种类型痕迹或标记的词汇
• 在"奇迹"等词中，引申为不寻常的事情或现象

6. Cultural Background

The character "迹" combines "亦" (yì, also) and "辶" (chuò, walking radical). In Chinese culture, the concept of "迹" is often associated with the idea of traces left behind by people, events, or history. It is used to describe physical marks as well as metaphorical legacies.

In traditional Chinese philosophy and literature, "迹" is sometimes contrasted with "心" (xīn, heart/mind), representing external manifestations versus internal essence.

7. Example Sentence

8. Memory Tips

Mnemonic: The character "迹" has "亦" (yì, also) on top and "辶" (chuò, walking radical) below. Imagine walking and leaving traces or marks behind you.

Another way: Think of "迹" as representing the path (辶) that someone has also (亦) walked before you.