• 293rd most frequent character
  • Adds ~0.08% to your reading coverage
  • 1 dictionary entry
  • Appears in 49 words
  • Component in 5 characters

Decomposition

1Once
No glyph available
3Graphical

Pinyin & Meaning

1. (ji2)namely • that is • i.e. • prompt • at once • at present • even if • prompted (by the occasion) • to approach • to come into contact • to assume (office) • to draw near

Pronunciation Clues

1. Pronunciation clue for (ji2)The component is pronounced as '' (ji4). It has the same pronunciation as the character, but differs on tone.
2. Pronunciation clue for (ji2)The component is pronounced as 'jié' (jie2). It has the same pinyin initial.
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Appears In

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Example Words

Common

即使 
即将 (即將)
立即 

Uncommon

即便 
即刻 
即日 
即时 (即時)

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Decomposition Levels:
Level 1 - Once: Only divided once. So only two components.
Level 2 - Radical: Radical Decomposition. The character gets decomposed into its lowest radical components. For the complete list visit the Radical wikipedia page.
Level 3 - Graphical: Graphical Decomposition. Shows all the strokes & lowest level of components that make up the character.
If you see questions marks or too many "block" characters, especially when it comes to level 3 decomposition you might need the correct font.