世纪 (shìjì) — how to say "century" in Chinese

Measure word: 个 (gè)

世纪

Century

Radicals / Keys

Silk

#120 · · 6 strokes

One

#1 · · 1 stroke

Examples

在过去的那个世纪里,科学技术取得了巨大的进步,彻底改变了人类的生活方式。

In the past century, science and technology have made tremendous progress, completely changing the way humans live.

二十一世纪

The 21st century.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "century" in Chinese?

"century" in Chinese is 世纪 (shìjì).

What does 世纪 mean in English?

世纪 (shìjì) means "Century".

How is 世纪 pronounced?

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

How do you write "century" in Chinese characters?

It is written 世纪.

What HSK level is 世纪?

世纪 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.

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