短信 (duǎnxìn) — how to say "text message" in Chinese

Measure word: 条 (tiáo)

短信

Text message, SMS

Character composition

short

letter, to believe

Radicals / Keys

Arrow

#111 · shǐ · 5 strokes

Man

#9 · rén · 2 strokes

Examples

我给他发了一条短信,问他明天的会议地点在哪里。

I sent him a text message asking where the meeting location is tomorrow.

短信

Send a text message.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "text message" in Chinese?

"text message" in Chinese is 短信 (duǎnxìn).

What does 短信 mean in English?

短信 (duǎnxìn) means "Text message, SMS".

How is 短信 pronounced?

It is pronounced duǎnxìn (written as duanxin). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "text message" in Chinese characters?

It is written 短信.

What HSK level is 短信?

短信 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.

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