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既 (ji4)

Meaning:

already

HSK 3

Pinyin: ji4

Strokes: 9

Radical: 既

How to Write 既 - undefined Strokes

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About "既" in Chinese

The Chinese character 既 (ji4) means "already". It is classified as an HSK 3 character, making it important for intermediate learners. This character is written with 9 strokes. Common words containing 既 include: 既定, 既已, 一如既往.

📚 Words and Phrases with 既

Common words containing this character

既定 ji4 ding4

一如既往 yi1 ru2 ji4 wang3

(idiom) just as in the past; as before; continuing as always

不咎既往 bu4 jiu4 ji4 wang3

not censure sb for his past misdeeds

一言既出，驷马难追 yi1 yan2 ji4 chu1 , si4 ma3 nan2 zhui1

lit. once said, a team of horses cannot unsay it (idiom); a promise must be kept

📜 Etymology

Type: unknown

Origin: From character_words

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce "既"?: The pinyin is ji4
How many strokes does "既" have?: It has N/A strokes
What does "既" mean?: already
What is the radical of "既"?: The radical is "既"