公里 (gōnglǐ) — how to say "kilometer" in Chinese

公里

Kilometer

Character composition

public

inside, Chinese mile

Radicals / Keys

Eight

#12 · · 2 strokes

Village

#166 · · 7 strokes

Examples

从他家到公司,坐地铁大概需要十五公里,不算太远。

From his home to the office by subway is about fifteen kilometers, not too far.

公里

Ten kilometers.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "kilometer" in Chinese?

"kilometer" in Chinese is 公里 (gōnglǐ).

What does 公里 mean in English?

公里 (gōnglǐ) means "Kilometer".

How is 公里 pronounced?

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

How do you write "kilometer" in Chinese characters?

It is written 公里.

What HSK level is 公里?

公里 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.

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