杰 meaning and stroke order
Hero; heroic, outstanding
How to write 杰, stroke by stroke
8 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 杰
Definitions from CC-CEDICT, grouped by pronunciation.
- (bound form) hero
- heroic
- outstanding person
- prominent
- distinguished
- variant of 傑|杰[jie2]
How 杰 is built
Components of the character.
Radical: 木 (tree), shared by 388 characters on this site.
How to remember 杰
杰 is a tree 木 (mù) standing above four flame dots 灬. Picture one tall tree that stands out even when fire burns below it, and you have someone outstanding.
杰 is a bound form, so it rarely stands alone. It appears in words like 杰出 (jiéchū, outstanding) and 杰作 (jiézuò, masterpiece), and it is common in personal names. Example: 他是一位杰出的科学家。(Tā shì yí wèi jiéchū de kēxuéjiā.) He is an outstanding scientist.
Common mistake: Learners sometimes confuse 杰 with 点 (diǎn) or 热 (rè), which also have the four dots 灬 at the bottom. Remember that 杰 has 木 on top. Also keep the second tone in jié and do not say jiè.
Common words with 杰
Ordered by HSK level, then by how often they appear in everyday Chinese.
杰 in example sentences
Real sentences from the Tatoeba project, with pinyin and English.
Questions about 杰
How many strokes are in 杰?
杰 is written with 8 strokes. The diagrams on this page number every stroke in the order it is written, with the new stroke shown in red.
What does 杰 mean?
杰 (jié) means hero; heroic, outstanding. A common word with it is 杰出 (jiéchū), meaning "outstanding; distinguished".
How do you pronounce 杰?
杰 is pronounced jié, in the second tone (rising).
What is the radical of 杰?
The radical of 杰 is 木, which carries the idea of "tree". Dictionaries list 杰 under this radical.
What is the traditional form of 杰?
The traditional form of 杰 is 傑. Traditional characters are used in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau; 杰 is the simplified form used in mainland China and Singapore.
Is 杰 on the HSK exam?
Yes. 杰 is part of the HSK 6 character list in the HSK 3.0 standard.
Can I say 他很杰 to mean he is outstanding?
No. 杰 does not work as an adjective by itself. Use 杰出 instead, as in 他很杰出 (tā hěn jiéchū).
Why is 杰 so common in Chinese names?
Its meaning of hero and outstanding person carries a good wish, so parents often choose it for boys. You will see names like 杰 or 俊杰 (jùnjié), which means a person of great talent.