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

Q: What does 急 (jí) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 急 (jí) means "urgent; hurried". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 9 strokes and the radical 心.

Q: How do you write 急 stroke by stroke?

急 has 9 strokes. The radical is 心. 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 急 and 忌?

急 (jí) and 忌 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 急?

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

Q: What common words use 急?

Common words containing 急 include: 着急 (zháo jí) — Anxious; worried; in a hurry.; 紧急 (jǐn jí) — urgent, emergency; 急忙 (jí máng) — in a hurry; hastily.

How to Write 急

The character 急 (jí) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 心 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

急 is pronounced jí in Mandarin Chinese. It means urgent; hurried.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 急 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 急

着急 zháo jí

Anxious; worried; in a hurry.

紧急 jǐn jí

urgent, emergency

急忙 jí máng

in a hurry; hastily

Example Sentences

别着急，慢慢说。

bié zháo jí màn màn shuō

Don't worry, take your time and speak.

这是一个紧急情况。

zhè shì yí gè jǐn jí qíng kuàng

This is an emergency.

他急忙跑了出去。

tā jí máng pǎo le chū qù

He rushed out in a hurry.

Similar Characters

忌 jì

忍 rěn

忐 tǎn

Practice Writing 急 (jí)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 急

What does 急 (jí) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 急 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 急 and 忌?

What mistakes do learners make writing 急?

What common words use 急?

How to Write 急 (jí)