纪 (jì) - To record & to discipline

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jì ｜ 6 strokes ｜ radical: 纟

慧佳

纪 · jì

To record;

to discipline;

age;

period;

chronicle;

annals;

also used as a surname.

To recordto disciplineage

Usage highlights

DisciplineRecordAge/epochChronicleAnnalsLaw

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 乱— chaos/disorder
  • 违— to violate

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He keeps a diary every day (日记).
  • This is a historical record (历史纪录).
  • We must observe discipline (遵守纪律).
  • She comes from the Ji family (纪家).

Collocations

  • Discipline(纪律)
  • Record(纪录)
  • Age/epoch(世纪)
  • Chronicle(纪年)
  • Annals(纪传)
  • Law(法纪)

Idioms

  • Uphold law and discipline(纲纪废弛)
  • Bad discipline leads to ruin(纪纲人伦)
  • Record achievements and virtues(纪功录德)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to the main threads in weaving, extended to mean order, discipline, and recording.
  • Used as a surname with historical roots, notably from the Ji family of ancient states.
  • In historical context, '纪' often appears in official titles related to law and order maintenance.

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