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

Q: What does 即 (jí) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 即 (jí) means "namely; that is; immediate; even if". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 7 strokes and the radical 卩.

Q: How do you write 即 stroke by stroke?

即 has 7 strokes. The radical is 卩. 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 即 and 卮?

即 (jí) and 卮 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 即?

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

Q: What common words use 即?

Common words containing 即 include: 立即 (lì jí) — Immediately; promptly; 即使 (jí shǐ) — even if; even though; 即将 (jí jiāng) — soon; about to; on the verge of.

How to Write 即

The character 即 (jí) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 卩 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

即 is pronounced jí in Mandarin Chinese. It means namely; that is; immediate; even if.

As an HSK Level 4 character, 即 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 即

立即 lì jí

Immediately; promptly

即使 jí shǐ

even if; even though

即将 jí jiāng

soon; about to; on the verge of

Example Sentences

请立即出发。

qǐng lì jí chū fā

Please set off immediately.

即使下雨我也去。

jí shǐ xià yǔ wǒ yě qù

Even if it rains, I will go.

比赛即将开始。

bǐ sài jí jiāng kāi shǐ

The match is about to begin.

Similar Characters

卮 zhī

卯 mǎo

印 yìn

Practice Writing 即 (jí)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 即

What does 即 (jí) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 即 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 即 and 卮?

What mistakes do learners make writing 即?

What common words use 即?

How to Write 即 (jí)