Chinese Character: 际
1. Character Basics
Radical: 阝 (fǔ radical, "ear" radical)
Stroke Count: 7
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation
Pinyin: jì
3. Meaning
border, boundary, edge, occasion, time, between, among
4. Common Words
- 国际 (guó jì) - international
- 边际 (biān jì) - boundary, edge
- 实际 (shí jì) - actual, practical
- 交际 (jiāo jì) - social communication
- 天际 (tiān jì) - horizon
- 星际 (xīng jì) - interstellar
5. Grammar & Usage
1. Used as a noun meaning "border" or "boundary"
2. Often used in compound words to indicate a relationship or connection between things
3. Can be used as a suffix in certain words to indicate "among" or "between"
4. In modern Chinese, commonly used in phrases related to international relations, social interactions, and spatial relationships
6. Cultural Background
The character 际 has been used in Chinese for thousands of years to describe boundaries and connections between things. In traditional Chinese philosophy, the concept of "际" (boundary) is often discussed in relation to the interaction between different elements or forces. In modern times, it is frequently used in the context of globalization and international relations.
7. Example Sentence
我们生活在国际社会中。
Pronunciation: Wǒ men shēng huó zài guó jì shè huì zhōng.
Translation: We live in an international society.
8. Memory Tips
The character 际 has 7 strokes. It consists of the 阝 (ear) radical on the right and 祭 (sacrifice) on the left. You can remember it by thinking of "listening at the boundary" - which relates to the idea of being aware of the edges or limits between different things.