jí
佶
robust; strong; vigorous
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesadjective
robust; strong; vigorous; sturdy
literaryLiterary and archaic usage describing physical strength or robust constitution. Rarely used in modern spoken language except in proper names (e.g., Kong Ji, grandson of Confucius).
Cǐ此
rén人
shēn身
tǐ体
jí伋
jiàn健
，
néng能
káng扛
dǐng鼎
qiān千
jīn斤
。
This man is robust and strong, able to lift a thousand-catty tripod.
Gǔ古
shū书
cháng常
yǐ以
'
jí伋
'
xíng形
róng容
zhuàng壮
shì士
zhī之
tǐ体
pò魄
。
Ancient texts often used 'ji' to describe the robust physique of warriors.
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Kǒng孔
Jí伋
shì是
Kǒng孔
zǐ子
de的
sūn孙
zi子
。
Kong Ji was the grandson of Confucius.