稽 jī to examine
to examine; to investigate
How to remember 稽: 禾 grain + 尤 especially + 旨 purpose = to examine. The inspector opens a sack of grain, especially the old one in the corner, because the purpose of her visit is to examine it.
Component breakdown
稽 = 禾 grain + 尤 especially + 旨 purpose
- 禾 grain
- 尤 especially
- 旨 purpose
The inspector opens a sack of grain, especially the old one in the corner, because the purpose of her visit is to examine it.
How it is used
- To check/investigate - 稽查 (jīchá) to inspect/audit, 稽核 (jīhé) to examine and verify, 无稽之谈 (wújī-zhītán) a groundless/absurd claim.
- But most learners meet it in 滑稽 (huájī): comical/funny/absurd - 样子很滑稽 (yàngzi hěn huájī) a comical appearance.