稽 (jī) - To examine, check, investigate & to delay, procrastinate

稽Tone 1

jī ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

慧佳

稽 · jī

To examine, check, investigate;

to delay, procrastinate;

to kowtow, bow with head to ground;

ancient Chinese musical instrument.

To examine, check, investigateto delay, procrastinateto kowtow, bow with head to ground

Usage highlights

Audit and examineInvestigate thoroughlyDelay and procrastinateKowtowAbsurd and unreasonableAncient musical instrument

Synonyms

  • 查— to investigate, check
  • 核— to verify, audit
  • 考— to examine, investigate

Antonyms

  • 速— quick, speedy (antonym to delay sense)
  • 免— to exempt, waive (antonym to examine sense)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The auditor will examine the accounts (稽核账目).
  • He delayed without reason (无故稽延).
  • Ancient ritual required bowing to the ground (稽首).
  • This matter needs further investigation (有待稽考).

Collocations

  • Audit and examine(稽核)
  • Investigate thoroughly(稽查)
  • Delay and procrastinate(稽延)
  • Kowtow(稽首)
  • Absurd and unreasonable(滑稽)
  • Ancient musical instrument(稽琴)

Idioms

  • Absurd and comical(滑稽可笑)
  • Delayed for a long time(稽延时日)
  • No precedent to follow(无稽可稽)
  • Groundless and absurd(无稽之谈)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In ancient Chinese rituals, 稽首 was the most formal bow involving touching the forehead to the ground.
  • The character appears in historical texts referring to official investigations and audits of government affairs.
  • The musical instrument 稽 was used in ancient court music performances.

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