迹 (jì) - trace & mark

迹Tone 4

jì ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

慧佳

迹 · jì

trace;

mark;

footprint;

vestige;

remains;

evidence of past events or actions.

tracemarkfootprint

Usage highlights

FootprintTraceHistorical siteMiracleAchievementVestige

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 无迹— trace-less; no evidence
  • 消失— disappear; vanish

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Archaeologists found traces of ancient civilization (古代文明的迹).
  • Footprints in the snow (雪中的足迹).
  • Historical sites preserve the marks of time (历史古迹).
  • His actions left no trace (他的行为没有留下任何痕迹).

Collocations

  • Footprint(足迹)
  • Trace(痕迹)
  • Historical site(古迹)
  • Miracle(奇迹)
  • Achievement(事迹)
  • Vestige(遗迹)

Idioms

  • Wipe out all traces(销声匿迹)
  • Follow in someone's footsteps(步人后迹)
  • Leave no trace(无影无踪)
  • Miraculous achievement(奇迹般的成就)
  • Trace back to the source(追根究迹)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, '迹' often refers to historical or cultural relics that carry the legacy of past civilizations.
  • The character is commonly used in contexts related to archaeology, history, and investigation.
  • It embodies the concept of continuity between past and present, emphasizing the importance of learning from history.

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