即
即 (jí) · promptly
即 (jí) means “promptly”. It is made of 卩 and has 7 strokes.
Break 即 into its parts
What 即 is made of
- 卩 jié — seal
- 丨 — vertical stroke
Origin hint: A hungry person卩 kneeling over food 皀; compare 既 (from the Make Me a Hanzi dataset; treat as a memory aid where history is uncertain)
即 stroke order
Example sentences with 即将
火车即将进站。Huǒchē jíjiāng jìnzhàn.The train is about to arrive at the station.
新学期即将开始。Xīn xuéqī jíjiāng kāishǐ.The new term is about to begin.
Words with 即
Also built with 卩
Quick facts
| Pinyin | jí |
|---|---|
| Meaning | promptly |
| Strokes | 7 |
| Radical | 卩 (seal, #26) |
| Pattern | Left–right |
Questions about 即
What does 即 mean?
即 (jí) means “promptly”.
How many strokes does 即 have?
即 has 7 strokes.
What is the radical of 即?
The radical of 即 is 卩 (jié, “seal”), Kangxi radical number 26.
What parts make up 即?
即 is made of 卩 (seal).
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