既
既 (jì) means “both…and (既…又…)”. It is made of 旡 and has 9 strokes, and is an HSK 4 word in the current exam syllabus (2025).
Break 既 into its parts
What 既 is made of
- 旡 jì — to choke on something
Origin hint: A person 旡 turning away from food 皀; compare 即 (from the Make Me a Hanzi dataset; treat as a memory aid where history is uncertain)
既 stroke order
Example sentences
他既会唱歌，又会跳舞。Tā jì huì chànggē, yòu huì tiàowǔ.He can both sing and dance.
这道菜既好吃又便宜。Zhè dào cài jì hǎochī yòu piányi.This dish is both tasty and cheap.
Words with 既
Quick facts
| Pinyin | jì |
|---|---|
| Meaning | both…and (既…又…); since |
| Strokes | 9 |
| Radical | 无 (not, #71) |
| Pattern | Left–right |
| HSK | HSK 4 (exam 2025) · HSK 4 (2021) |
Questions about 既
What does 既 mean?
既 (jì) means “both…and (既…又…); since”.
How many strokes does 既 have?
既 has 9 strokes.
What is the radical of 既?
The radical of 既 is 无 (wú, “not”), Kangxi radical number 71.
What parts make up 既?
既 is made of 旡 (to choke on something).
Which HSK level is 既?
既 is in HSK 4 (exam 2025) and HSK 4 (2021).
Learn 既 with its group
It is part of HSK 4 (2021) · Group 68: a short group with quick checks and spaced repeats.