COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
Understanding 既
Detailed component breakdown coming soon
Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.
Traditional etymology note: A person 旡 turning away from food 皀; compare 即
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How to Write 既 (jì) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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jìTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
jì
既
already
Common words
jì rán
既然
since; as; this being the case
yì rú jì wǎng
一如既往
(idiom) just as in the past; as before; continuing as always
jì
既
already; since; both... (and...)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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既
既
既
既
既
既
既
LEARNING TIP
Remember 既
Say “jì” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 既
Common words and phrases
jì rán
since; as; this being the case
yì rú jì wǎng
(idiom) just as in the past; as before; continuing as always
jì
already; since; both... (and...)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“既”。
Zhège zì shì “jì”.
This character is “既”.
我正在学习“既”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “jì” zì.
I am learning the character “既”.
请写一遍“既”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “jì”.
Please write “既” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 既?
既 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 既 (jì) mean?
既 (jì) means already.
What is the radical of 既?
The radical of 既 is 旡, associated with Not yet classified.