Writing
尺寸 (chǐ cùn) — how to say "size" in Chinese
尺寸
Size
noun
Character composition
尺
foot (unit of length)
寸
cun (unit of length)
Radicals / Keys
寸
Inch
#41 · cùn · 3 strokes
尸
Corpse
#44 · shī · 3 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
量尺寸
liáng chǐ cùn
to measure the size
衣服的尺寸
yī fu de chǐ cùn
the size of clothing
Examples
我需要知道这件衣服的尺寸。
I need to know the size of this clothing.
这个尺寸合适。
This size fits.
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Frequently asked questions
Size in Chinese language
"size" in Chinese is 尺寸 (chǐ cùn).
尺寸 meaning in English
尺寸 (chǐ cùn) means "Size".
How is 尺寸 pronounced?
It is pronounced chǐ cùn (written as chi cun, chicun). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "size" in Chinese characters?
It is written 尺寸: 尺 has 4 strokes, 寸 has 3 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 尺寸?
尺寸 is on the HSK 3.0 level 6 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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