Decoded Slug: 即 (jí) - Namely, that is to say
Mandarin Grammar Point
即 (jí) - Namely, that is to say
即 (jí) - Namely, that is to say
Short explanation:
Used to clarify, explain or rectify the meaning of the previous sentence or phrase.
Formation:
Sentence/Phrase + 即 + Explanation/Clarification
Examples:
我们将前往美国的一个城市，即纽约。
Wǒmen jiāng qiánwǎng Měiguó de yīgè chéngshì, jí Niǔyuē.
We will go to a city in the United States, namely New York.
他喜欢吃水果，即苹果和橙子。
Tā xǐhuān chī shuǐguǒ, jí píngguǒ hé chéngzi.
He likes to eat fruits, namely apples and oranges.
我将用我最喜欢的工具来进行这项任务，即我的笔记本电脑。
Wǒ jiāng yòng wǒ zuì xǐhuan de gōngjù lái jìnxíng zhè xiàng rènwù, jí wǒ de bǐjìběn diànnǎo.
I will use my favorite tool to carry out this task, that is my laptop.
他们坐在房间的那一边，即靠近窗户的地方。
Tāmen zuò zài fángjiān de nà yībiān, jí kàojìn chuānghu de dìfāng.
They are sitting on that side of the room, namely near the window.
Long explanation:
The Mandarin Chinese word '即 (jí)' is a conjunction that is commonly used to provide a more specific explanation or the precise meaning of a term or phrase that has just been mentioned. It functions similarly to the English expressions 'namely' or 'that is to say'. This word is often used when the speaker wants to ensure that their point has been clearly understood or that there is no misunderstanding about a certain term or expression.
