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暨 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
暨jìand; to reach, to attain; limits, confinesHSK 7, nt, 14 strokes, radical 日, rank #34678, Very Hard
暨jìto reach toHSK 7, unknown, 14 strokes, radical 日, rank #34678, Very Hard
暨jìthe limitsHSK 7, unknown, 14 strokes, radical 日, rank #34678, Very Hard
jì(ji4) T4
  1. 1and; to reach, to attain; limits, confines
  2. 2to reach to
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March 24, 2026

暨jì(ji4)

The character 暨 (jì) is used to indicate a conjunction, meaning 'and' or 'as well as'. It can also imply reaching or attaining a certain point or limit, often used in formal contexts or written language. Commonly found in legal or academic texts, it helps to connect ideas or clauses.

Strokes14Radical日Frequency#34678DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese legal documents and formal writings, 暨 serves a crucial role in clearly delineating relationships between parties or clauses, reflecting the importance of precision in Chinese communication style.

Memory Tip

Imagine a bridge (representing 'and') that connects two islands, each symbolizing different ideas. The character 暨 has a sun (日) above and a limit (木) below, suggesting reaching the light of understanding at the edge of knowledge.

Meanings of 暨

jì(ji4)
1and; to reach, to attain; limits, confines
2to reach to
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About 暨

暨Simplified
14Strokes
日Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7

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Usage Notes

When using 暨, be cautious as it is often found in formal contexts, making it less suitable for casual conversation. Common collocations include '暨文化' (and culture) or '暨科技' (and technology). Avoid confusing it with simpler conjunctions like 和 (hé), which is more common in everyday speech.

HSK Study Tips

While 暨 is not included in the HSK levels, learners at HSK 4 and above should recognize it in written texts. Focus on understanding its formal usage and how it connects to other characters that indicate conjunctions or limits.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 暨 with 和, using it in informal situations where 和 would be more appropriate. For instance, saying '我和你暨朋友' instead of '我和你的朋友' (I and your friend).

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Etymology of 暨

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Explanation

Phonosemantic compound. 旦 represents the meaning and 既 represents the sound.

Memory Hint

dawn

Semantic (meaning)旦
+
Phonetic (sound)既
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Origin

暨 = 旦 + 既. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 暨

IDS Structure⿱既旦
暨Full Character
=
既ji4
top
旦dan4
bottom
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Parts

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How to say and; to reach, to attain; limits, confines in Chinese

“and; to reach, to attain; limits, confines” in Chinese is暨jì

The character 暨 (jì) is used to indicate a conjunction, meaning 'and' or 'as well as'. It can also imply reaching or attaining a certain point or limit, often used in formal contexts or written language. Commonly found in legal or academic texts, it helps to connect ideas or clauses.

When to use 暨

When using 暨, be cautious as it is often found in formal contexts, making it less suitable for casual conversation. Common collocations include '暨文化' (and culture) or '暨科技' (and technology). Avoid confusing it with simpler conjunctions like 和 (hé), which is more common in everyday speech.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 暨 with 和, using it in informal situations where 和 would be more appropriate. For instance, saying '我和你暨朋友' instead of '我和你的朋友' (I and your friend).

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Word Family of 暨

Words Containing This Character4
暨jìand
暨南大学Jinan University in Guangdong Province, with 4 campuses in Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Zhuhai暨南大學
诸暨Zhuji county level city in Shaoxing 紹興|绍兴[Shào​xīng], Zhejiang諸暨
诸暨市Zhuji county level city in Shaoxing 紹興|绍兴[Shào​xīng], Zhejiang諸暨市
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Words with 暨

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Frequently Asked Questions about 暨

Common phrases include '教育暨科技' (education and technology) and '国家暨地区' (countries and regions).

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