How do you pronounce 指数?

指数 is pronounced "zhǐ shù" in Mandarin Chinese. It is made up of 2 syllables.

What HSK level is 指数?

指数 is an HSK 7-9 word on the new HSK exam syllabus.

What characters make up 指数?

指数 is made up of the characters 指, 数. Each character has its own meaning and can appear in other words.

How do you write 指数?

You can practice writing 指数 using our stroke order tool.

指数 (zhǐ shù), (numerical, statistical) index

Q: What does 指数 mean in Chinese?

指数 (zhǐ shù) means "(numerical, statistical) index; (math.) exponent; index; exponential (function, growth)" in Chinese. The new HSK exam tests it at HSK 7-9.

指数

zhǐ shù

(numerical, statistical) index; (math.) exponent; index; exponential (function, growth)

HSK 7-9 New to HSK

Traditional: 指數

Characters in This Word

指数

Definitions

(numerical, statistical) index
(math.) exponent
index
exponential (function, growth)

Example Sentences

今天的空气质量指数很高。

Jīntiān de kōngqì zhìliàng zhǐshù hěn gāo

Today's air quality index is very high

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上证综合指数(Shàng zhèng zōng hé zhǐ shù)· SSE (Shanghai Stock Exchange) Composite Index

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下标(xià biāo)· subscript

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加权(jiā quán)· (math.) to weight

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HSK levels

New HSK exam: HSK 7-9
HSK 2.0: Not listed
HSK Lord study list: HSK 6 list

指数: New to the HSK lists at HSK 7-9. See where your old level lands

New exam levels follow the CLEC syllabus released 15 November 2025. The first official sitting is announced for 13 December 2026. HSK 7-9 is one advanced band.

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