既

jì

already; since; both... (and...)

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Every character draws itself, stroke by stroke. Then grab the brush: trace it yourself and hear the word when you finish.

既

Chinese words snap together like bricks. Every word below shares a character with this one, so you are already halfway to knowing it.

既

她既聪明又努力。

She is smart and hardworking.

他既会唱又会跳。

He can both sing and dance.