几乎 (jīhū) — how to say "almost" in Chinese

几乎

Almost

Character composition

how many, almost

particle

Radicals / Keys

丿

Slash

#4 · piě · 1 strokes

Table

#16 · · 2 strokes

Examples

这段时间太忙了,我几乎没有时间跟朋友见面。

I've been so busy lately that I almost have no time to meet friends.

几乎每天都锻炼。

I exercise almost every day.

Mnemonic

Mnemonic for 几乎 (jīhū) — almost

[jīhū-] Jee-hoo, the juggling magician, is trying to keep several 几 balls from almost hitting the ground 🎩. He uses a magic 乎 particle to make them float in midair, impressing everyone as they see he's almost 几乎 lost his touch.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "almost" in Chinese?

"almost" in Chinese is 几乎 (jīhū).

What does 几乎 mean in English?

几乎 (jīhū) means "Almost".

How is 几乎 pronounced?

It is pronounced jīhū (written as jihu). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.

How do you write "almost" in Chinese characters?

It is written 几乎.

What HSK level is 几乎?

几乎 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.

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