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届 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
届jièto arrive at (place or time)HSK 5, d, 8 strokes, radical 尸, rank #4739, Hard
届jièperiodHSK 5, d, 8 strokes, radical 尸, rank #4739, Hard
届jièto become dueHSK 5, d, 8 strokes, radical 尸, rank #4739, Hard
届jièclassifier for events, meetings, elections, sporting fixtures, years (of graduation)HSK 5, d, 8 strokes, radical 尸, rank #4739, Hard
届jièdeadline; period; measure word for elections, meetings, and other eventsHSK 5, d, 8 strokes, radical 尸, rank #4739, Hard
jiè(jie4) T4
  1. 1to arrive at (place or time)
  2. 2period
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March 24, 2026
届(屆)jiè(jie4)

The character 届 (jiè) primarily means to arrive at a particular point in time or space, often used in contexts such as deadlines or specific periods. It serves as a classifier for events, meetings, or graduations, indicating the occurrence or completion of these events.

Strokes8Radical尸Frequency#4739DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, graduation ceremonies are significant milestones, and the term 届 is often used to reference the year of graduation, highlighting the importance of educational achievements.

Memory Tip

Think of 届 as someone arriving at a door (the roof radical 宀 represents shelter) at a specific time. Imagine they are holding a calendar to remind them of the important deadline they must meet, symbolizing the passage of time and events.

Meanings of 届

jiè(jie4)
1to arrive at (place or time)
2period
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About 届

届Simplified
屆Traditional
8Strokes
尸Radical
副词fùcíadverb (adv.)Part of Speech
#4739Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5IntermediateHSKKL3BCT✓CEFRB2

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AI Study Notes for 届

Memory Mnemonic

Think of 届 as someone arriving at a door (the roof radical 宀 represents shelter) at a specific time. Imagine they are holding a calendar to remind them of the important deadline they must meet, symbolizing the passage of time and events.

Usage Notes

Common mistakes include confusing 届 with 到 (dào), which also means 'to arrive' but is more general. 届 is typically used in formal contexts, such as official announcements or academic settings, so be mindful of the register when using it.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 5 word, 届 connects with other vocabulary related to time and events. Students should focus on its usage in contexts involving deadlines and events, practicing phrases that incorporate 届 in sentences.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, graduation ceremonies are significant milestones, and the term 届 is often used to reference the year of graduation, highlighting the importance of educational achievements.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 届 with 屆, which is an incorrect form. Additionally, some might misuse it in informal speech, where a simpler term would suffice, like using '到' instead of '届' for general arrivals.

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Etymology of 届

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Decomposition of 届

IDS Structure⿸尸由
届Full Character
=
尸shi1
enclosing
由you2
inner
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届

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Grammar Patterns of 届

届 functions as an adverb — it modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. In Chinese, adverbs sit BEFORE the verb they modify (我也去, 他常常迟到), never after it. It carries 5 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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Exercise 1 of 4

Complete the Sentence

预计这项法案将在下一____议会中通过。

The legislation is expected to be passed in the next parliament.

Example Sentences for 届 (10)

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预计这项法案将在下一届议会中通过。

yù jì zhè xiàng fǎ àn jiāng zài xià yī jiè yì huì zhōng tōng guò。

The legislation is expected to be passed in the next parliament.
2
一项宪法修正案使得任何总统的任职不得超过两届。

yī xiàng xiàn fǎ xiū zhèng àn shǐ dé rèn hé zǒng tǒng de rèn zhí bù dé chāo guò liǎng jiè。

A constitutional amendment precludes any president from serving more than two terms.
3
他们赢得下届选举的机会在五成以上。

tā mén yíng dé xià jiè xuǎn jǔ de jī huì zài wǔ chéng yǐ shàng。

They have a more than even chance of winning the next election.
4
我将参加在亚特兰大举行的下届奥运会。

wǒ jiāng cān jiā zài yà tè lán dà jǔ háng de xià jiè ào yùn huì。

I will be in Atlanta for the next Olympics.
5
这两个耶鲁大学57届毕业生每次同学聚会都参加。

zhè liǎng gè yé lǔ dà xué57 57 jiè bì yè shēng měi cì tóng xué jù huì dū cān。

These two members of Yale's Class of '57 never miss a reunion.
6
虽已年届九旬，她依然头脑敏锐，个性很强。

suī yǐ nián jiè jiǔ xún， ， tā yī rán tóu nǎo mǐn， ruì ， gè xìng。

Into her nineties, her thinking remained acute and her character forceful.
7
这个展会自1962年才开始一年举办两届。

zhè gè zhǎn huì zì1962 1962 nián cái kāi shǐ yī nián jǔ bàn liǎng。

Only since 1962 has the show been held biannually.
8
她依然很美丽，虽已年届60，对他们仍很有吸引力。

tā yī rán hěn měi lì， ， suī yǐ nián60， jiè 60， duì tā mén réng hěn yǒu xī。

She is still beautiful, and still pulling them in at sixty.
9
年届六十的男人们和少年小伙们并肩作战。

nián jiè liù shí de nán rén mén hé shǎo nián xiǎo huǒ mén bìng jiān zuò zhàn。

Men aged 60 are fighting alongside young boys.
10
1999年首届东宇美术馆收藏展(沈阳?东宇美术馆).

1999 1999 nián shǒu jiè dōng yǔ měi shù guǎn shōu cáng( zhǎn (? shěn yáng ? dōng yǔ).

First Dongyu Art Museum Collection Show, Shenyang Dongyu Art Museum.

Cultural Notes for 届

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, graduation ceremonies are significant milestones, and the term 届 is often used to reference the year of graduation, highlighting the importance of educational achievements.

Word Family of 届

Words Containing This Character9
届jièperiod屆
届时jièshíwhen the time comes屆時
本届current本屆
首届first session (of a conference etc)首屆
应届this year's應屆
下届next to serve下屆
历届lìjièall previous (meetings, sessions etc)歷屆
届满expiration of a term屆滿
无远弗届far-reaching無遠弗屆
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 届

You can use 届 in sentences like '今年是我大学毕业的第三届' (This year is the third session of my university graduation).