蹟 (jī) - Trace, vestige, footprint — refers to tracks, marks, & often used metaphorically for historical traces or achievements.

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jī ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

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蹟 · jī

Trace, vestige, footprint — refers to tracks, marks, or remnants left behind;

often used metaphorically for historical traces or achievements.

Trace, vestige, footprint — refers to tracks, marks,often used metaphorically for historical traces or achievements.

Usage highlights

Historical tracesFootprintsTraces of timeAncient ruinsAnimal tracksVestiges of civilization

Synonyms

  • 痕— mark, trace
  • 迹— trace, vestige (simplified form)
  • 踪— track, trace

Antonyms

  • 无— nothing, without
  • 空— empty, void

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Archaeologists discovered traces of ancient civilization (古代文明的痕迹).
  • His footprints were visible in the snow (雪地上的足迹).
  • The historical site preserves the vestiges of the Tang dynasty (唐朝的遗迹).
  • We followed the animal tracks through the forest (动物的踪迹).

Collocations

  • Historical traces(历史遗迹)
  • Footprints(足迹)
  • Traces of time(岁月的痕迹)
  • Ancient ruins(古迹)
  • Animal tracks(踪迹)
  • Vestiges of civilization(文明的痕迹)

Idioms

  • Leave one's mark in history(名垂青史，功迹昭著)
  • Follow in someone's footsteps(步人后尘，追随足迹)
  • Vestiges of the past(往昔的痕迹)
  • Trace back to the source(追根溯源，循迹追踪)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, '迹' carries connotations of legacy and historical continuity, often used in contexts of preserving cultural heritage.
  • The character appears in many historical and archaeological contexts, emphasizing the importance of remembering and learning from the past.
  • In naming contexts, it suggests leaving a lasting impression or creating a meaningful legacy.

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