Writing
口径 (kǒu jìng) — how to say "caliber" in Chinese
口径
Caliber; bore diameter
noun
Character composition
口
mouth; opening
径
diameter; path
Radicals / Keys
口
Mouth
#30 · kǒu · 3 strokes
彳
Step
#60 · chì · 3 strokes
Collocations
小口径
xiǎo kǒujìng
small caliber
大口径
dà kǒujìng
large caliber
Examples
我们需要测量管道的口径来确定合适的接头。
We need to measure the pipe's bore diameter to determine the appropriate fitting.
这个枪的口径很大。
This gun's caliber is very large.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "caliber" in Chinese?
"caliber" in Chinese is 口径 (kǒu jìng).
口径 meaning in English
口径 (kǒu jìng) means "Caliber; bore diameter".
How is 口径 pronounced?
It is pronounced kǒu jìng (written as kou jing, koujing). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "caliber" in Chinese characters?
It is written 口径: 口 has 3 strokes, 径 has 8 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 口径?
口径 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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