Writing
初等 (chū děng) — how to say "elementary" in Chinese
初等
Elementary, primary
adjective
Character composition
初
beginning, first
等
class, grade
Radicals / Keys
竹
Bamboo
#118 · zhú · 6 strokes
刀
Knife
#18 · dāo · 2 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
初等数学
chū děng shù xué
elementary mathematics
初等教育
chū děng jiào yù
elementary education
Examples
他在初等学校学习基础知识。
He studies basic knowledge at an elementary school.
这是初等数学。
This is elementary mathematics.
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Frequently asked questions
Elementary meaning in Chinese
"elementary" in Chinese is 初等 (chū děng).
What does 初等 mean in English?
初等 (chū děng) means "Elementary, primary".
How is 初等 pronounced?
It is pronounced chū děng (written as chu deng, chudeng). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "elementary" in Chinese characters?
It is written 初等: 初 has 7 strokes, 等 has 12 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 初等?
初等 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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