What does 指标 mean in Chinese?

指标 (zhǐ biāo) means "(production) target; quota; index; indicator; sign; signpost; (computing) pointer" in Chinese. The new HSK exam tests it at HSK 7-9.

How do you pronounce 指标?

指标 is pronounced "zhǐ biāo" in Mandarin Chinese. It is made up of 2 syllables.

What HSK level is 指标?

指标 is an HSK 7-9 word on the new HSK exam syllabus. It is HSK 6 on the old exam, HSK 7-9 on the new one.

What characters make up 指标?

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

How do you write 指标?

You can practice writing 指标 using our stroke order tool.

指标 (zhǐ biāo), (production) target

指标

zhǐ biāo

(production) target; quota; index; indicator

HSK 7-9 Was HSK 6

Traditional: 指標

Characters in This Word

指标

Definitions

(production) target
quota
index
indicator
sign
signpost
(computing) pointer

Example Sentences

我们已经完成了年度指标。

Wǒmen yǐjīng wánchéng le niándù zhǐbiāo

We have already met the annual target

Related Words

保安(bǎo ān)· to ensure public security

→

标(biāo)· mark

→

加码(jiā mǎ)· to ratchet up

→

指针(zhǐ zhēn)· pointer on a gauge

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HSK levels

New HSK exam: HSK 7-9
HSK 2.0: HSK 6
HSK Lord study list: HSK 5 list

指标: HSK 6 on the old exam, HSK 7-9 on the new one. 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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