How common it is
及格 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
Pronunciation focus
Say jígé slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
及格表示考试达到最低要求。
jí gé biǎo shì kǎo shì dá dào zuì dī yāo qiú。
及格 means to pass by meeting the minimum requirement.
Context note
及格常用于考试、成绩和评价。
jí gé cháng yòng yú kǎo shì 、 chéng jì hé píng jià。
It is often used with exams, grades, and evaluation.
5 examples
他考试及格了。
tā kǎo shì jí gé le。
He passed the exam.
及格分数是多少？
jí gé fēn shù shì duō shǎo？
What is the passing score?
这次我没有及格。
zhè cì wǒ méi yǒu jí gé。
This time I did not pass.
老师说只要及格就好。
lǎo shī shuō zhǐ yào jí gé jiù hǎo。
The teacher said passing is enough.
及格不代表最好。
jí gé bú dài biǎo zuì hǎo。
Passing does not mean the best.
5 mini stories
考试后，他知道自己及格了。
kǎo shì hòu， tā zhī dào zì jǐ jí gé le。
After the exam, he knew he passed.
老师提醒大家要努力及格。
lǎo shī tí xǐng dà jiā yào nǔ lì jí gé。
The teacher reminded everyone to work hard to pass.
及格以后，还可以继续进步。
jí gé yǐ hòu， hái kě yǐ jì xù jìn bù。
After passing, you can still keep improving.
她这次终于及格。
tā zhè cì zhōng yú jí gé。
She finally passed this time.
及格是开始，不是结束。
jí gé shì kāi shǐ， bú shì jié shù。
Passing is a beginning, not an end.