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How to Write 即 (jí) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet

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Tone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’

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Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.

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namely

Common words

jí shǐ

即使

even if; even though

jí jiāng

即将

about to; on the point of; soon

lì jí

立即

immediately

jí biàn

即便

even if; even though; right away; immediately

dāng jí

当即

at once; on the spot

jí kě

即可

equivalent to 就可以; can then (do sth); can immediately (do sth); (do sth) and that will suffice

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COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY

Understanding 即

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Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.

Traditional etymology note: A hungry person卩 kneeling over food 皀; compare 既

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LEARNING TIP

Remember 即

Say “jí” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.

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WORDS WITH 即

Common words and phrases

即使

jí shǐ

even if; even though

即将

jí jiāng

about to; on the point of; soon

立即

lì jí

immediately

即便

jí biàn

even if; even though; right away; immediately

当即

dāng jí

at once; on the spot

即可

jí kě

equivalent to 就可以; can then (do sth); can immediately (do sth); (do sth) and that will suffice

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IN CONTEXT

Example sentences

这个字是“即”。

Zhège zì shì “jí”.

This character is “即”.

我正在学习“即”字。

Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “jí” zì.

I am learning the character “即”.

请写一遍“即”。

Qǐng xiě yí biàn “jí”.

Please write “即” once.

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Frequently asked questions

How many strokes are in 即?

即 is written with 7 strokes.

What does 即 (jí) mean?

即 (jí) means namely.

What is the radical of 即?

The radical of 即 is 卩, associated with Not yet classified.