磯 (jī) - Reef & rocky shore

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jī ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

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磯 · jī

Reef;

rocky shore;

promontory;

jetty;

refers to rocks or rocky areas near water.

Reefrocky shorepromontory

Usage highlights

Rocky shoreFishing jettySeashore rocksSubmerged reefRiverbank rocksRocky coast

Synonyms

  • 礁— reef, rock
  • 岩— rock, cliff

Antonyms

  • 滩— sandy beach, shoal
  • 沙— sand

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The boat approached the rocky shore (磯边).
  • We went fishing from the jetty (钓鱼磯).
  • The lighthouse stands on the promontory (海磯).
  • Be careful of the submerged reef (暗磯).

Collocations

  • Rocky shore(磯边)
  • Fishing jetty(钓鱼磯)
  • Seashore rocks(海磯)
  • Submerged reef(暗磯)
  • Riverbank rocks(川磯)
  • Rocky coast(磯岸)

Idioms

  • Fishing by the rocky shore(磯钓)
  • Standing firm like a reef(坚如磯石)
  • Waves crashing against the rocks(惊涛拍磯)

Cultural background

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  • Commonly used in Japanese place names (e.g., 磯子区 in Yokohama) due to Japan's coastal geography.
  • In Chinese context, appears more in classical literature describing coastal or riverside scenery.
  • Associated with fishing culture and coastal livelihoods in East Asia.

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