What does 次数 mean in Chinese?

次数 (cì shù) means "number of times; frequency; order number (in a series); power (math.); degree of a polynomial (math.)" in Chinese. The new HSK exam tests it at HSK 6.

How do you pronounce 次数?

次数 is pronounced "cì shù" in Mandarin Chinese. It is made up of 2 syllables.

What HSK level is 次数?

次数 is an HSK 6 word on the new HSK exam syllabus.

What characters make up 次数?

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

How do you write 次数?

You can practice writing 次数 using our stroke order tool.

次数 (cì shù), number of times

次数

cì shù

number of times; frequency; order number (in a series); power (math.)

HSK 6 New to HSK

Traditional: 次數

Characters in This Word

次数

Definitions

number of times
frequency
order number (in a series)
power (math.)
degree of a polynomial (math.)

Example Sentences

练习的次数越多，技能就会越熟练。

Liànxí de cìshù yuè duō, jìnéng jiù huì yuè shúliàn

The more times you practice, the more skilled you become

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二次(èr cì)· second (i.e. number two)

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二项式系数(èr xiàng shì xì shù)· a binomial coefficient (math.)

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代数数域(dài shù shù yù)· algebraic number field (math.)

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HSK levels

New HSK exam: HSK 6
HSK 2.0: Not listed
HSK Lord study list: HSK 6 list

次数: New to the HSK lists at HSK 6. 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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