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and, as well as

How common it is

及 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.

Pronunciation focus

Say slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.

Usage note

及表示和、以及、到达。

jí biǎo shì hé 、 yǐ jí 、 dào dá。

及 means and, as well as, or to reach.

Context note

及常用于书面语、范围和连接。

jí cháng yòng yú shū miàn yǔ 、 fàn wéi hé lián jiē。

It is often used in written language, scope, and connection.

5 examples

老师及学生都来了。
lǎo shī jí xué shēng dōu lái le。
Both the teacher and students came.
这包括家庭及朋友。
zhè bāo kuò jiā tíng jí péng yǒu。
This includes family and friends.
他来不及了。
tā lái bù jí le。
He is too late.
及格很重要。
jí gé hěn zhòng yào。
Passing is important.
这个问题涉及很多方面。
zhè ge wèn tí shè jí hěn duō fāng miàn。
This problem involves many aspects.

5 mini stories

老师及家长一起讨论。
lǎo shī jí jiā zhǎng yì qǐ tǎo lùn。
The teacher and parents discussed together.
这个词常用于书面语及正式表达。
zhè ge cí cháng yòng yú shū miàn yǔ jí zhèng shì biǎo dá。
This word is often used in written and formal language.
他来不及赶车了。
tā lái bù jí gǎn chē le。
He was too late to catch the bus.
及早准备很有帮助。
jí zǎo zhǔn bèi hěn yǒu bāng zhù。
Preparing early is very helpful.
这件事涉及很多人。
zhè jiàn shì shè jí hěn duō rén。
This matter involves many people.

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