及

This component means 'to reach' or 'to catch up with'. · Character component

This component means 'to reach' or 'to catch up with'.

Originally depicted a hand reaching out to catch or grab someone from behind. The character shows the concept of extending oneself to reach or overtake another person.

及 at a glance

Meaning: This component means 'to reach' or 'to catch up with'.
Strokes: 3
Characters: 10
Role: Contributes sound

Characters with 及 (9 of 10)

HSK 3 · 2

级jí · level 极jí · extremely

HSK 4 · 2

圾jī · used in 垃圾[la1 ji1]吸xī · to breathe

Beyond HSK · 5

芨jí · Bletilla hyacinthina (mucilaginous)岌jí · lofty peak 汲jí · to draw (water)笈jí · trunks (for books)趿tā · see 趿拉[ta1 la5]

Frequently asked questions

What does the component 及 mean?

及 means "This component means 'to reach' or 'to catch up with'.". In the characters that contain it, it contributes sound.

How many Chinese characters contain 及?

10 characters in this dictionary contain 及, including ones at HSK 3, HSK 4.

How many strokes does 及 have?

及 is written in 3 strokes.