Writing
既 (jì) — how to say "already" in Chinese
既
Already; both... and...
adverb · conjunction
Radicals / Keys
无
Not
#71 · wú · 4 strokes
Synonyms
Examples
他既会说中文，又会说英文。
He can speak both Chinese and English.
他既高又帅。
He is both tall and handsome.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "already" in Chinese?
"already" in Chinese is 既 (jì).
既 meaning in English
既 (jì) means "Already; both... and...".
Already in Chinese pinyin
It is pronounced jì (written as ji). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "already" in Chinese characters?
It is written 既 and has 9 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 既?
既 is on the HSK 3.0 level 4 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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