稽
to check; to dispute; to delay
Meanings
4 senses · 20 examplesverb
to check; to examine; to investigate
Used for checking documents, records, or facts.
We need to check these accounts.
This is a groundless statement without factual basis.
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The police are investigating the evidence of the case.
This issue needs to be examined through historical documents.
These data are well-documented and very reliable.
verb
to dispute; to argue; to retort
Often used in the phrase '反唇相稽' (to retort angrily).
Faced with criticism, he retorted and refused to admit his mistake.
They argued over trivial matters and hurt their relationship.
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She is unwilling to dispute these detailed issues.
Classmates don't need to argue too much; they should tolerate each other.
He always likes to dispute others' mistakes.
noun
a surname
Refers to the Chinese family name Ji.
Mr. Ji is the general manager of our company.
The surname Ji is not very common in China.
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My history teacher's surname is Ji.
Many people in the Ji family work in education.
The surname Ji originated from an official title in ancient times.
verb
to stay; to delay; to linger
literaryLiterary usage, often in formal writing.
He was delayed at the airport for some reason and couldn't arrive on time.
The project was delayed for three months due to incomplete procedures.
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Time lingers on, and years pass quickly like a shuttle.
He has stayed abroad for work for many years and rarely returns to China.
We can't delay any longer; we must act immediately.