兾 (jì) - Ji — ancient form of 冀 meaning 'hope', & also refers to the ancient region of Ji

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jì ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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兾 · jì

Ji — ancient form of 冀 meaning 'hope', 'expect', 'look forward to';

also refers to the ancient region of Ji (modern Hebei province).

Ji — ancient form of 冀 meaning 'hope',also refers to the ancient region of Ji

Usage highlights

Hope forLook forward toJi regionExpectationHope and expectationAncient Ji

Synonyms

  • 冀— hope, expect (modern standard form)
  • 希望— hope, wish
  • 期望— expectation, hope

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • I hope for success (兾望成功).
  • He looks forward to the future (兾望未来).
  • The ancient Ji region (兾州) was in northern China.
  • We expect good results (兾求好的结果).

Collocations

  • Hope for(兾望)
  • Look forward to(兾求)
  • Ji region(兾州)
  • Expectation(兾期)
  • Hope and expectation(兾盼)
  • Ancient Ji(古兾)

Idioms

  • Hoping for success(兾望成功)
  • Looking forward to the future(兾望未来)
  • Expecting good fortune(兾求福运)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 兾 is an ancient variant of 冀, which was one of the Nine Provinces of ancient China.
  • The Ji region corresponds roughly to modern Hebei province and surrounding areas.
  • The character carries connotations of hope and expectation in classical texts.

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