杰 jié hero
hero; outstanding
How to remember 杰: 木 tree + 灬 fire = hero. When a spark from the barbecue sets the tree behind the house on fire, the neighbour with the garden hose becomes the street's hero.
Component breakdown
杰 = 木 tree + 灬 fire
- 木 tree
- 灬 fire
When a spark from the barbecue sets the tree behind the house on fire, the neighbour with the garden hose becomes the street's hero.
How it is used
- 'Outstanding, a standout figure' - 杰出 (jiéchū) outstanding/eminent: 杰出人物 (jiéchū rénwù) an eminent figure; 杰作 (jiézuò) a masterpiece.
- 英杰 (yīngjié) / 豪杰 (háojié) = a hero/great talent. Common given-name character. 杰 always carries a positive sense of exceptional merit.