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及
jí
Description
“及”是一个书面用词，意思和“和”差不多，用来连接两个名词。
"及" is a literary term meaning roughly the same as "and," used to connect two nouns.
它也可以表示“到”或者“达到”，比如“来不及”里面就有这个字。
It can also mean "to" or "reach," as in the phrase "来不及."
Meanings
及jí
and; as well as (formal, connects nouns)
请带上书本及笔记。
Please bring your books and notes.
及jí
to reach; to arrive at; up to
他的成绩不及格。
His grades are failing.
及jí
to be in time for; to come up to
我们没能及时赶到。
We couldn't arrive on time.
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Notes
- Nuance
及 is more formal and literary than 和; common in written lists and set phrases.
- Etymology
originally a pictograph of a hand reaching a person, hence 'to reach'.
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