几乎 jīhū
almost / nearly
几乎 (jīhū) means "almost / nearly" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
Words used with 几乎
站
zhàn
to stand
赶上
gǎnshàng
to catch up with / to make it (to a train, etc.)
所有
suǒyǒu
all / every
每天
měi tiān
every day
原来
yuánlái
original
两倍
liǎng bèi
double / twice the amount
关门
guānmén
to close a door / shop
Frequently asked questions
What does 几乎 (jīhū) mean in Chinese?
几乎 (jīhū) means "almost / nearly" in Chinese. 几乎 (jīhū) means "almost / nearly" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
How do you use 几乎 in a sentence?
Use 几乎 (jīhū) the way you would use "almost / nearly" in English, then build longer sentences by adding words you already know around it.
What words are commonly used with 几乎?
Common words that pair with 几乎 include 站, 赶上. Learning these together helps you build complete, natural sentences instead of isolated vocabulary.
What is the difference between 几乎 (jīhū) and 理解 (lǐjiě)?
Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 几乎 means "almost / nearly"; 理解 means "understand / comprehend". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.
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