吉 Lucky in Chinese (jí)

Dictionary Summary

吉 (jí) means short name for Jilin 吉林[Ji2 lin2]; surname Ji; lucky. Simplified form has 6 strokes under radical 口.

Pinyin & Tonejí (Tone 2)

Simplified / Trad.吉 / 吉

Radical口

Total Strokes6 strokes

StructureTop–Bottom (士 + 口)

Unicode / LevelU+5409 · HSK 4

Native Naming & Tattoo Safety Review

🪪 Using “吉” in a Chinese Name · Good with Pairing (Unisex)

Warm and auspicious when paired gracefully (e.g., 瑞吉, 吉祥). Avoid sounding like a shop sign; works nicely for names with J/G sounds like Jack or Julia.

✒️ Using “吉” for a Tattoo · Better in a Phrase

More natural in auspicious expressions like 吉祥 (auspicious) or 大吉 (great fortune) than completely alone.

Character Etymology & CC-CEDICT Meanings

Origin & Visual Logic: Scholar/weapon upright (士) above mouth (口): auspicious, upright words.

Traditional / Simplified	Pinyin	CC-CEDICT Definitions
吉 / 吉	Jí	short name for Jilin 吉林[Ji2 lin2]; surname Ji
吉 / 吉	jí	lucky; giga- (meaning billion or 10^9)

Lexical entries derived from CC-CEDICT (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Make Me a Hanzi (APL / LGPL-3.0).

Common Words & Idioms Using “吉”

Chinese Word	Pinyin	English Meaning
吉祥	jíxiáng	auspicious and lucky
吉利	jílì	lucky; auspicious
吉日	jírì	auspicious day

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does the Chinese character "吉" (jí) have?

"吉" has 6 strokes in Simplified Chinese. Its primary dictionary radical is 口, and you can animate or practice writing every stroke in order using the interactive grid on this page.

Is "吉" good to use in a real Chinese name?

Rating: Good with Pairing (Unisex). Warm and auspicious when paired gracefully (e.g., 瑞吉, 吉祥). Avoid sounding like a shop sign; works nicely for names with J/G sounds like Jack or Julia.