Writing
首次 (shǒu cì) — how to say "first time" in Chinese
首次
First time
numeral + measure word
Character composition
首
first
次
time
Radicals / Keys
欠
Lack
#76 · qiàn · 4 strokes
首
Head
#185 · shǒu · 9 strokes
Examples
他首次参加比赛就获得了冠军。
He won the championship in his first competition.
这是我首次来中国。
This is my first time in China.
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Frequently asked questions
First time meaning in Chinese
"first time" in Chinese is 首次 (shǒu cì).
What does 首次 mean in English?
首次 (shǒu cì) means "First time".
How is 首次 pronounced?
It is pronounced shǒu cì (written as shou ci, shouci). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "first time" in Chinese characters?
It is written 首次: 首 has 9 strokes, 次 has 6 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 首次?
首次 is on the HSK 3.0 level 5 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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