及其 (jí qí) — and (connecting nouns, especially where the second belongs to or is associated with the first); and its/their/his/her

Definition

A written conjunction meaning 'and its / and their', used after a noun to add something that belongs to or follows from it. Highly formal — avoid in speech; use 以及 or 和 instead.

conjunction
and (connecting nouns, especially where the second belongs to or is associated with the first)and its/their/his/her
Easily confused

Examples

  • 及其。
    Qǐng fēn xī zhè ge guó jiā jí qí wén huà chuán tǒng.
    Please analyze this country and its cultural traditions.
  • 及其。
    Zhè bù fǎ lǜ jí qí shí shī xì zé jiāng yú míng nián shēng xiào.
    This law and its implementation rules will take effect next year.
  • 及其。
    Gōng sī jí qí chǎn pǐn shòu dào guǎng fàn hǎo píng.
    The company and its products have received widespread praise.

Origin

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Two or more meaningful parts placed together so that their meanings combine into a new one.

及 pairs 人 (person) with 又 (hand), showing a hand grabbing a person.

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A drawing of the thing itself, worn down over three thousand years into a few strokes.

The modern form 其 comes from an early drawing of a basket, with a stand added underneath.

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