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jí

HSK 7

即 — jí

1. namely; that is; i.e.

   公司的重点是技术革新，即提高产品性能。 gōngsī de zhòngdiǎn shì jìshùgéxīn jí tígāo chǎnpǐn xìngnéng — The company's focus is technological innovation, namely improving product performance.

2. prompt; at once; immediately; at present

   收到通知后，他即去办理手续。 shōudào tōngzhī hòu tā jí qù bànlǐshǒuxù — After receiving the notice, he went to handle the procedures at once.

3. even if; even though (concessive)

   即困难再大，我们也不会放弃。 jí kùnnán zài dà wǒmen yě búhuì fàngqì — Even if the difficulties are great, we will not give up.

4. to approach; to draw near; to come into contact with

   春天即万物复苏，气温渐渐回暖。 chūntiān jí wànwù fùsū qìwēn jiànjiàn huínuǎn — Spring approaches and all things revive; the temperature gradually warms.

5. to assume (office); to take up a post; (literary) to be installed

   他即位后立即推行新政。 tā jíwèi hòu lìjí tuīxíng xīnzhèng — After assuming office he immediately implemented new policies.