及 Stroke Order — How to Write 及
及 is written in 4 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 又, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
及 Radical and Character Components
Partial breakdown of 及:又
Radical: 又 + 2 more strokes
及 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- jí
Meanings of 及 in Chinese
1
jí及
To be able to reach or make something in time.
你现在出发还来得及赶上火车。
If you leave now, you'll still be in time to catch the train.
To reach; to achieve; to extend to; to be equal to. Often used in phrases like 'pass an exam' (及格), 'become widespread/popular' (普及), or 'to go too far is as bad as not going far enough' (过犹不及).
移动支付现在已经非常普及，大大方便了人们的生活。
Mobile payment is now very widespread, greatly facilitating people's lives.
To take advantage of a timely opportunity or moment; to seize the moment, often implying promptness.
我们应该及早开始准备，以免到时候手忙脚乱。
We should start preparing as early as possible to avoid being in a rush or flustered when the time comes.
And; as well as; used to connect two or more nouns or clauses.
水果、蔬菜及谷物都是健康饮食的重要组成部分。
Fruits, vegetables, and grains are all important components of a healthy diet.
Common Words and Phrases with 及
1
To pass the imperial examination, especially to become a jinshi; in the Ming and Qing dynasties, it specifically referred to achieving one of the top three ranks in the palace examination.
他寒窗苦读十载，终于在今年春闱及第，光耀门楣。
After ten years of arduous study, he finally passed the spring imperial examination this year, bringing honor to his family.
2
To pass an examination or a course, meeting the required standard.
他努力学习，终于在期末考试中及格了
He studied hard and finally passed the final exam.
3
In ancient China, the age when a girl was considered old enough to marry, typically 15 years old.
她及笄之年，容貌出众，引得不少媒婆上门提亲
Upon reaching the age of Jiji, her outstanding beauty attracted numerous matchmakers to propose marriage.
4
to reach the required age
当孩子们及龄入学时，家长们通常会开始为他们准备学习用品。
When children reach school age, parents usually start preparing school supplies for them.
5
a direct disciple
这位老教授的及门弟子遍布海内外，桃李满天下。
This old professor's direct disciples are spread all over the world, and he has students everywhere.
6
To enjoy the present moment and not worry about the future.
既然工作压力那么大，他决定周末出去旅游，及时行乐，放松一下心情。
Since the work pressure was so high, he decided to travel out on the weekend, live for the moment, and relax his mind.
7
Timely rain; metaphorically, timely help or a person who provides timely assistance.
在我最需要资金周转的时候，朋友的及时雨帮我度过了难关。
When I was in urgent need of financial turnover, my friend's timely help was a godsend and helped me through the difficulties.
8
Describing a verb that takes a direct object.
动词“建造”是一个及物动词，因为它需要一个宾语来指明建造的对象，例如“建造房屋”。
The verb "build" is a transitive verb because it requires an object to specify what is being built, for example, "build a house."
9
As soon as possible or at an early date.
如果你感到身体不适，及早去看医生是很重要的。
If you feel unwell, it's important to see a doctor promptly.
10
until; up to (a certain time or situation)
及至下雨，他才想起来窗户没关
It wasn't until it started raining that he remembered the windows were open.
More words with 及
- chù触jí及To touch, reach, or affect.
- pǔ普jí及popularize, universal
- shè涉jí及To involve, concern, or relate to.
- bǐ比jí及when; by the time
- biàn遍jí及Widespread, Throughout
- bō波jí及to spread to; to affect; to involve
- lěi累jí及Implicate, Involve
- liào料jí及foresee, anticipate
- suǒ所jí及reach, scope
- wèi未jí及too late, did not reach
- yòu又jí及Postscript (P.S.)
- lái来de得jí及There's still time, It's not too late
- lùn论jí及to discuss, to mention
- gǎn赶bù不jí及cannot make it in time, be too late
- gǎn赶de得jí及To be able to make it in time.
- gù顾jí及Consider, Take into account
- yǐ以jí及and, as well as
- mí靡jí及unable to achieve, attain, or reach
- páng旁jí及extend to, involve
- qǐ企jí及Reach, Attain
Idioms with 及
- ài爱wū屋jí及wū乌Love extends to all related to a person
- ào懊huǐ悔bù不jí及too late for regrets
- ào懊huǐ悔wú无jí及too late for regrets
- biān鞭bù不jí及fù腹beyond one's reach or influence
- biān鞭cháng长bù不jí及beyond one's reach
- biān鞭cháng长mò莫jí及beyond one's reach
- bù不kě可qǐ企jí及beyond reach
- zhāo朝bù不jí及xī夕precarious situation, uncertain survival
- chù触shǒu手kě可jí及within reach
- cù猝bù不jí及fáng防caught unprepared
- cuò措shǒu手bù不jí及caught off guard
- fá罚bù不jí及zhòng众punish few, not many
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Open the tool →Questions about 及
What does 及 mean in Chinese?
及 (jí) means “To reach” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 及?
及 is pronounced jí in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 及 have?
及 has 4 strokes.
How do you write 及?
及 is written in 4 strokes, starting from the radical 又. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 及?
The radical of 及 is 又.