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

Q: What does 及 (jí) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 及 (jí) means "And; to reach; up to.". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 3 strokes and the radical 又.

Q: How do you write 及 stroke by stroke?

及 has 3 strokes. The radical is 又. 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 及 and 又?

及 (jí) and 又 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 及?

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

Q: What common words use 及?

Common words containing 及 include: 以及 (yǐ jí) — as well as; and; 及时 (jí shí) — Timely; in time; promptly.; 来不及 (lái bù jí) — not enough time; to be too late.

How to Write 及

The character 及 (jí) is written with 3 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 又 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

及 is pronounced jí in Mandarin Chinese. It means And; to reach; up to..

As an HSK Level 3 character, 及 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 及

以及 yǐ jí

as well as; and

及时 jí shí

Timely; in time; promptly.

来不及 lái bù jí

not enough time; to be too late

Example Sentences

我喜欢水果以及蔬菜。

wǒ xǐ huān shuǐ guǒ yǐ jí shū cài

I like fruits and vegetables.

医生及时赶到了。

yī shēng jí shí gǎn dào le

The doctor arrived just in time.

我来不及吃早餐。

wǒ lái bù jí chī zǎo cān

I didn't have time to eat breakfast.

Similar Characters

又 yòu

叉 chā

友 yǒu

Practice Writing 及 (jí)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 及

What does 及 (jí) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 及 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 及 and 又?

What mistakes do learners make writing 及?

What common words use 及?

How to Write 及 (jí)