HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
既 — already
- Reading
- jì
- Meaning
- already; since; both... and...
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
既 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is jì and it means already; since; both... and.... 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.
既 appears in everyday chinese words such as 既 (since, already), 既然 (since, as, now that) and 一如既往 (as before, as always).
Chinese words containing 既
Frequently asked questions
What does 既 mean in Chinese?
既 means already; since; both... and... in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 既 read?
既 is read jì. Reading it inside real words — 既 and 既然 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 既 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 既 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 既 in a word?
A common word containing 既 is 既 (jì) — "since, already". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 既 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 既 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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