HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
即 — namely
- Reading
- jí
- Meaning
- namely; that is; i.e.; at once; right away; even if; to approach; to be near
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
即 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is jí and it means namely; that is; i.e.; at once; right away; even if; to approach; to be near. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
即 appears in everyday chinese words such as 即 (namely, that is), 即使 (even if, even though) and 即将 (be about to, soon).
Chinese words containing 即
Frequently asked questions
What does 即 mean in Chinese?
即 means namely; that is; i.e.; at once; right away; even if; to approach; to be near in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 即 read?
即 is read jí. Reading it inside real words — 即 and 即使 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 即 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 即 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 即 in a word?
A common word containing 即 is 即 (jí) — "namely, that is". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 即 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 即 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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