日 (rì) — how to say "day" in Chinese

Day, date

Radicals / Keys

Sun

#72 · · 4 strokes

Examples

我生是五月十

My birthday is May tenth.

今天是十

Today is the tenth.

Mnemonic

Mnemonic for 日 (rì) — day, date

[rì-] Rick decided to spend a day exploring Japan, eager to soak up the culture. He drew a massive 日 "day" in the sky so everyone would know he’s enjoying his day in the Land of the Rising Sun 🌅. Now, every 日 feels like a celebration to him!

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "day" in Chinese?

"day" in Chinese is 日 (rì).

What does 日 mean in English?

日 (rì) means "Day, date".

How is 日 pronounced?

It is pronounced rì (written as ri). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.

How do you write "day" in Chinese characters?

It is written 日.

What HSK level is 日?

日 belongs to the HSK 2 vocabulary list.

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