几
HSK 1 word · Numbers & quantities
几 jǐ
how many (small number)
Meaning
几 = how many (small number)
Pronunciation
Pronunciationjǐ
Tone 3 · dips low then rises. In a sentence, often just low. Full lesson on “ji” →
Stroke order
Watch the strokes in order, then write it yourself in the exercise.
几
Don't mix it up
九几
In 九 (jiǔ, nine) the strokes cross; in 几 (jǐ, how many) they stand side by side.
Learn “几” by heart
Listen to it, write it stroke by stroke and say it into your mic.