COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 急 is built
Traditional etymology note: 心 (heart) suggests the meaning, while 刍 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 急 (jí) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
urgent
jíTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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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
jí
急
urgent
Common words
zháo jí
着急
to worry; to feel anxious; to feel a sense of urgency; to be in a hurry; Taiwan pr. [zhao1ji2]
jí máng
急忙
hastily
jǐn jí
紧急
urgent; emergency
jí xū
急需
to urgently need; urgent need
jí zhěn
急诊
to give or receive urgent medical treatment; emergency treatment (at a hospital emergency department or from a doctor on a house call)
jí jiù
急救
to give emergency treatment; first aid
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
急
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急
急
急
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 急
Say “jí” 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 急
Common words and phrases
zháo jí
to worry; to feel anxious; to feel a sense of urgency; to be in a hurry; Taiwan pr. [zhao1ji2]
jí máng
hastily
jǐn jí
urgent; emergency
jí xū
to urgently need; urgent need
jí zhěn
to give or receive urgent medical treatment; emergency treatment (at a hospital emergency department or from a doctor on a house call)
jí jiù
to give emergency treatment; first aid
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“急”。
Zhège zì shì “jí”.
This character is “急”.
我正在学习“急”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “jí” zì.
I am learning the character “急”.
请写一遍“急”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “jí”.
Please write “急” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 急?
急 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 急 (jí) mean?
急 (jí) means urgent.
What is the radical of 急?
The radical of 急 is 心, associated with Not yet classified.