Writing
指数 (zhǐ shù) — how to say "index" in Chinese
指数
Index
noun
Character composition
指
to point
数
number
Radicals / Keys
手
Hand
#64 · shǒu · 4 strokes
攴
Rap, tap
#66 · pū · 4 strokes
Collocations
物价指数
wùjià zhǐshù
price index
Examples
股票市场的指数每天都在变化。
The stock market index changes every day.
这个指数很高。
This index is very high.
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Frequently asked questions
Index meaning in Chinese
"index" in Chinese is 指数 (zhǐ shù).
指数 meaning in English
指数 (zhǐ shù) means "Index".
How is 指数 pronounced?
It is pronounced zhǐ shù (written as zhi shu, zhishu). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "index" in Chinese characters?
It is written 指数: 指 has 9 strokes, 数 has 13 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 指数?
指数 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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