擊 meaning and stroke order
To strike, to hit, to beat; to attack, to fight
How to write 擊, stroke by stroke
17 strokes in order. Each box adds the next stroke in red. Write top to bottom and left to right, and finish enclosing strokes last.
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Meaning of 擊
Definitions from CC-CEDICT, grouped by pronunciation.
- to hit
- to strike
- to break
- Taiwan pr. [ji2]
How 擊 is built
Ideographic (compound meaning) character. To strike 毄 with a hand 手; 毄 also provides the pronunciation.
Radical: 手 (hand), shared by 23 characters on this site.
How to remember 擊
Picture a hand 手 at the bottom delivering the blow described by 毄 on top. A hand that strikes gives you 擊 (jī), to hit or attack, and 毄 also hints at the sound jī.
擊 is the traditional form of 击 and rarely stands alone in modern speech. It mostly appears in two-character words about hitting, shooting or attacking, such as 打擊 (dǎjī), 攻擊 (gōngjī) and 射擊 (shèjī). Example: 敵人突然發動了攻擊。(Dírén tūrán fādòng le gōngjī.) The enemy suddenly launched an attack.
Common mistake: Learners often confuse 擊 with 繫 (xì, to tie), because both share the same top part 毄. Check the bottom: 手 (hand) means striking, while 糸 (silk) means tying.
Common words with 擊
Ordered by HSK level, then by how often they appear in everyday Chinese.
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning | Level |
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| 射擊 | shèjī | to shoot; to fire (a gun) | HSK 5 |
| 打擊 | dǎjī | to hit; to strike | HSK 5 |
| 攻擊 | gōngjī | to attack; to accuse | HSK 6 |
| 衝擊 | chōngjī | to attack; to batter | HSK 6 |
| 襲擊 | xíjī | attack (esp. surprise attack); raid | HSK 7-9 |
| 反擊 | fǎnjī | to strike back; to beat back; to counterattack | HSK 7-9 |
| 撞擊 | zhuàngjī | to strike; to hit; to ram | HSK 7-9 |
| 突擊 | tūjī | sudden and violent attack; assault | HSK 7-9 |
| 抨擊 | pēngjī | to attack (verbally or in writing) | HSK 7-9 |
| 點擊率 | diǎnjīlǜ | click-through rate (CTR) (Internet) | HSK 7-9 |
| 擊中 | jīzhòng | to hit (a target); to strike | |
| 擊敗 | jībài | to defeat; to beat | |
| 目擊 | mùjī | to see with one's own eyes; to witness | |
| 槍擊 | qiāngjī | to shoot with a gun; shooting incident |
Questions about 擊
How many strokes are in 擊?
擊 is written with 17 strokes. The diagrams on this page number every stroke in the order it is written, with the new stroke shown in red.
What does 擊 mean?
擊 (jī) means to strike, to hit, to beat; to attack, to fight. A common word with it is 射击 (shèjī), meaning "to shoot; to fire (a gun)".
How do you pronounce 擊?
擊 is pronounced jī, in the first tone (high and level).
What is the radical of 擊?
The radical of 擊 is 手, which carries the idea of "hand". Dictionaries list 擊 under this radical.
What is the simplified form of 擊?
擊 is a traditional character. Its simplified form is 击, used in mainland China and Singapore.
Is 擊 pronounced jī or jí?
In mainland Mandarin it is first tone, jī. In Taiwan it is commonly said with second tone, jí. Both refer to the same character and meaning.
What is the difference between 打擊 and 攻擊?
打擊 (dǎjī) often means to strike a blow or crack down on something, and it can also mean to discourage someone emotionally. 攻擊 (gōngjī) focuses on attacking an opponent, physically or with words, as in criticizing someone harshly.