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The Chinese character 暨

The Chinese character "暨" (jì) has several meanings depending on the context in which it is used. Here are the primary meanings in English:

1. **And / As well as**: 
   - It is often used in formal or literary contexts to mean "and" or "as well as," similar to 和 (hé) or 及 (jí). 
   - Example: 开幕式暨欢迎晚宴 (kāimùshì jì huānyíng wǎnyàn) – "Opening ceremony **and** welcome banquet."

2. **To reach / Until**: 
   - It can mean "to reach" or "until," indicating a point in time or space. 
   - Example: 自古暨今 (zì gǔ jì jīn) – "From ancient times **until** now."

3. **Together with / In conjunction with**: 
   - It can imply something happening together or in conjunction with another event. 
   - Example: 会议暨展览 (huìyì jì zhǎnlǎn) – "Conference **in conjunction with** an exhibition."

In modern usage, "暨" is often seen in formal titles, events, or announcements to connect two related items or concepts.