Writing
初级 (chūjí) — how to say "elementary" in Chinese
初级
Elementary, primary
adjective
Character composition
初
initial
级
level
Radicals / Keys
糸
Silk
#120 · mì · 6 strokes
刀
Knife
#18 · dāo · 2 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
初级中学
chūjí zhōngxué
junior high school
初级水平
chūjí shuǐpíng
beginner level
初级班
chūjí bān
beginner class
Examples
这个汉语课程分为初级、中级和高级三个不同的级别。
This Chinese language course is divided into three different levels: elementary, intermediate, and advanced.
初级水平。
Elementary level.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "elementary" in Chinese?
"elementary" in Chinese is 初级 (chūjí).
初级 meaning in English
初级 (chūjí) means "Elementary, primary".
How is 初级 pronounced?
It is pronounced chūjí (written as chuji). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "elementary" in Chinese characters?
It is written 初级: 初 has 7 strokes, 级 has 6 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 初级?
初级 belongs to the HSK 5 vocabulary list.
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