Writing
首批 (shǒu pī) — how to say "first batch" in Chinese
首批
First batch
numeral + measure word
Character composition
首
first
批
batch
Radicals / Keys
手
Hand
#64 · shǒu · 4 strokes
首
Head
#185 · shǒu · 9 strokes
Examples
首批货物将在下周运到。
The first batch of goods will be shipped next week.
首批学生到了。
The first batch of students arrived.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "first batch" in Chinese?
"first batch" in Chinese is 首批 (shǒu pī).
What does 首批 mean in English?
首批 (shǒu pī) means "First batch".
How is 首批 pronounced?
It is pronounced shǒu pī (written as shou pi, shoupi). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "first batch" in Chinese characters?
It is written 首批: 首 has 9 strokes, 批 has 7 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 首批?
首批 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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