Chinese words · HSK 7–9

戒

jiè

to give up; to quit (a habit)

Every meaning

jiè

  1. to give up; to quit (a habit)
  2. (bound form) to guard against (as in 戒备)
  3. (Buddhism) precept; commandment
  4. (bound form) to warn (as in 告诫)
  5. (bound form) ring (as in 戒指)

Words with 戒

Meanings are from Mandarin The Wild’s own dictionary. Levels follow the official HSK word list (the exam’s 2025 syllabus, levels 7–9 shown together).