及 meaning and stroke order
And; to reach; up to
How to write 及, stroke by stroke
3 strokes in order. Each box adds the next stroke in red. Write top to bottom and left to right, and finish enclosing strokes last.
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Meaning of 及
Definitions from CC-CEDICT, grouped by pronunciation.
- and
- to reach
- up to
- in time for
How 及 is built
Components of the character.
Radical: 又 (and), shared by 21 characters on this site.
How to remember 及
及 contains 又 (yòu), a hand. Picture a hand stretching out from behind to grab someone, so the hand finally reaches its target, which is the idea of 'to reach' or 'in time'.
及 rarely stands alone in speech. It appears in words like 及时 (jíshí, timely), 来得及 (láidejí, can make it in time) and 来不及 (láibují, too late), and in formal writing 以及 (yǐjí) means 'and, as well as'. Example: 快走，还来得及。(Kuài zǒu, hái láidejí.) Go quickly, there is still time.
Common mistake: Learners often confuse 及 (jí) with 级 (jí, level, grade), which has the silk radical 纟 on the left. Write 及格 (jígé) for passing a test, but 年级 (niánjí) for a school grade.
Common words with 及
Ordered by HSK level, then by how often they appear in everyday Chinese.
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 及时 | jíshí | timely; at the right time; promptly; without delay | HSK 3 |
| 普及 | pǔjí | to spread extensively; to generalize | HSK 3 |
| 以及 | yǐjí | and; as well as | HSK 4 |
| 来不及 | láibují | there's not enough time (to do sth); it's too late | HSK 4 |
| 来得及 | láidejí | to have enough time; can do it in time; can still make it | HSK 4 |
| 及格 | jígé | to pass an exam or a test; to meet a minimum standard | HSK 4 |
| 涉及 | shèjí | to involve; to relate to; to concern; to touch upon | HSK 6 |
| 迫不及待 | pòbùjídài | (idiom) unable to hold oneself back; eager to do sth without delay | HSK 7-9 |
| 及其 | jí qí | (conjunction linking two nouns) and its ...; and their ...; and his ...; and her ... | HSK 7-9 |
| 危及 | wēijí | to endanger; to jeopardize | HSK 7-9 |
| 措手不及 | cuòshǒu-bùjí | no time to deal with it (idiom); caught unprepared | HSK 7-9 |
| 顾及 | gùjí | to take into consideration; to attend to | HSK 7-9 |
| 波及 | bōjí | to spread to; to involve | HSK 7-9 |
| 力所能及 | lìsuǒnéngjí | as far as one's capabilities extend (idiom); to the best of one's ability; within one's po | HSK 7-9 |
及 in example sentences
Real sentences from the Tatoeba project, with pinyin and English.
Characters that contain 及
Learning 及 makes these easier to recognize and write.
Questions about 及
How many strokes are in 及?
及 is written with 3 strokes. The diagrams on this page number every stroke in the order it is written, with the new stroke shown in red.
What does 及 mean?
及 (jí) means and; to reach; up to. A common word with it is 及时 (jíshí), meaning "timely; at the right time; promptly; without delay".
How do you pronounce 及?
及 is pronounced jí, in the second tone (rising).
What is the radical of 及?
The radical of 及 is 又, which carries the idea of "and". Dictionaries list 及 under this radical.
Is 及 on the HSK exam?
Yes. 及 is part of the HSK 3 character list in the HSK 3.0 standard, and you are expected to write it by hand from HSK 2.
What is the difference between 和 and 以及 for 'and'?
和 (hé) is the everyday word for 'and' between nouns. 以及 (yǐjí) is more formal and often introduces the last item in a list, sometimes of lesser importance, as in 书、笔以及其他文具 (books, pens and other stationery).
Why is 不 in 来不及 pronounced without a tone?
In 来不及 (láibují) and 来得及 (láidejí), the middle syllable is an infix that is read lightly in the neutral tone. Saying 不 with a full fourth tone here sounds unnatural in normal speech.