All meanings
- word
- statement
- speech
- lyrics
- ,個|个[ge4]
- classical Chinese poem
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Example sentences
这个词在这里的意思不太明确。
Zhège cí zài zhèlǐ de yìsi bú tài míngquè.
The meaning of this word here is not very clear.
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Grammar notes
- Basic Measure Words (个, 本, 杯)HSK 1Number / 这 / 那 + Measure Word + Noun
- Time Expression PlacementHSK 1Subject + Time + Verb + Object (or) Time + Subject + Verb + Object
- Completed Action with 了HSK 1Subject + Verb + 了 + Object
- Number + Measure Word + NounHSK 1Number + Measure Word + Noun
- Question Word Questions (什么, 谁, 哪)HSK 1
HSK levels
词: New to the HSK lists at HSK 2. See where your old level lands
New exam levels follow the CLEC syllabus released 15 November 2025. The first official sitting of the new exam is announced for 13 December 2026, for HSK 1 to 6. HSK 7-9 is one advanced band.
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Frequently Asked Questions
词 (cí) means "word; statement; speech; lyrics; ,個|个[ge4]; classical Chinese poem" in Chinese. The new HSK exam tests it at HSK 2.
词 is pronounced "cí" in Mandarin Chinese. The tone number is 2.
词 is an HSK 2 word on the new HSK exam syllabus.
Common words with 词 include 主词 (subject), 介词 (preposition), 代词 (pronoun), 供词 (confession), 借词 (loanword).
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