汲
draw water from well; surname Ji
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesverb
draw water from a well; lift water upward
formalMost commonly used for drawing water from traditional open wells, can also be extended to lifting liquids from lower positions
Ancient people often drew water from wells to drink.
The old farmer used a windlass to draw water from the deep well to irrigate the farmland.
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This ancient water-drawing tool is still used in some mountainous areas today.
He bent down to draw water from the water jar to water the flowers.
The traditional water-drawing method in the village is full of the flavor of daily life.
noun
surname Ji
Used as a family name, relatively rare in modern China
Mr. Ji is a Chinese teacher at our school.
The surname Ji originated from the feudal states during the Spring and Autumn Period.
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My deskmate's surname is Ji, and his given name is Jiming.
The surname Ji ranks relatively low in the Hundred Family Surnames.
I know a calligrapher surnamed Ji, whose works have very distinctive features.