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March 24, 2026
及格jígé(ji2ge2)
及格 refers to passing a test or meeting a minimum standard. It is commonly used in academic contexts, such as passing exams or assessments, indicating that someone has achieved the required level of performance.
Frequency#7312DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese education, there is significant emphasis on passing exams as a measure of success, reflecting the competitive nature of the academic system. The pressure to achieve 及格 is felt by students, especially during high-stakes testing periods.
Memory Tip
Imagine a student named Ji who is always on the 'edge' (及) of passing (格) but finally makes the grade. The character 及 represents 'to reach' and 格 signifies 'standard' or 'boundary', which together conjure the image of reaching the passing mark.
Meanings of 及格
jígé(ji2ge2)
1to pass a test
2to pass an exam or a test
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About 及格
及格Simplified
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形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#7312Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1
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Quick Contrast
及格 (pass) vs 通过 (pass, through) — use 及格 specifically for academic contexts or standards, while 通过 can refer to passing through something or achieving a broader range of approvals.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a student named Ji who is always on the 'edge' (及) of passing (格) but finally makes the grade. The character 及 represents 'to reach' and 格 signifies 'standard' or 'boundary', which together conjure the image of reaching the passing mark.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 及格 with 成绩 (chéngjì), which means 'grade' or 'score'. Remember that 及格 focuses on the act of passing rather than the score itself. It is used in both formal and informal contexts when discussing exam results.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 5 word, 及格 connects with other academic-related vocabulary like 考试 (kǎoshì - exam) and 成绩 (chéngjì - grade). Focus on using it in sentences related to school and testing to reinforce its meaning.
Cultural Note
In Chinese education, there is significant emphasis on passing exams as a measure of success, reflecting the competitive nature of the academic system. The pressure to achieve 及格 is felt by students, especially during high-stakes testing periods.
Common Mistakes
A common mistake is to confuse 及格 with 不及格 (bù jígé), which means 'to fail'. For example, saying '我不及格' (Wǒ bù jígé) correctly means 'I failed', but learners sometimes mistakenly use it to indicate passing.
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Grammar Patterns of 及格
及格 functions as an adverb — it modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. In Chinese, adverbs sit BEFORE the verb they modify (我也去, 他常常迟到), never after it. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
I need to review seriously; otherwise, I'll fail the exam.
Example Sentences for 及格 (3)
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1
卢克曾经很想能及格，他大概现在还是很想。
lú kè zēng jīng hěn xiǎng néng jí gé， ， tā dà gài xiàn zài huán shì hěn。
Luke badly wanted a pass mark. Still does, I daresay.
2
我们只要给他稍加点分, 他就能勉强及格.
wǒ mén zhī yào gěi tā shāo jiā diǎn fēn, , tā jiù néng miǎn qiáng jí.
If we mark him up a tiny bit, he'll just get through.
3
我二年级时数学不及格。
wǒ èr nián jí shí shù xué bù jí gé。
I flunked math in second grade.
Cultural Notes for 及格
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese education, there is significant emphasis on passing exams as a measure of success, reflecting the competitive nature of the academic system. The pressure to achieve 及格 is felt by students, especially during high-stakes testing periods.
Frequently Asked Questions about 及格
You can say '我考试及格了' (Wǒ kǎoshì jígé le), which means 'I passed the exam.'
No, 及格 can be used in both formal and informal contexts, such as talking with friends about test results.
Yes, you might also use 合格 (hégé), which means 'qualified' or 'meeting the standard'.
