亟 (jí) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 亟 (jí) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 亟 (jí) means "urgently; earnestly". with 8 strokes and the radical 二.

Q: How do you write 亟 stroke by stroke?

亟 has 8 strokes. The radical is 二. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 亟 and 亘?

亟 (jí) and 亘 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 亟?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 二. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 亟?

Common words containing 亟 include: 亟待 (jí dài) — urgently await; in urgent need of; 亟需 (jí xū) — urgently need; 亟欲 (jí yù) — anxious to; eager to.

How to Write 亟

The character 亟 (jí) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 二 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

亟 is pronounced jí in Mandarin Chinese. It means urgently; earnestly.

Common Words with 亟

亟待 jí dài

urgently await; in urgent need of

亟需 jí xū

urgently need

亟欲 jí yù

anxious to; eager to

Example Sentences

这个问题亟待解决。

zhè ge wèn tí jí dài jiě jué

This problem urgently needs to be solved.

我们亟需你的帮助。

wǒ men jí xū nǐ de bāng zhù

We urgently need your help.

他亟欲知道真相。

tā jí yù zhī dào zhēn xiàng

He is eager to know the truth.

Similar Characters

亘 gèn

亚 yà

些 xiē

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Frequently Asked Questions about 亟

What does 亟 (jí) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 亟 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 亟 and 亘?

What mistakes do learners make writing 亟?

What common words use 亟?

How to Write 亟 (jí)