How do you pronounce 词语?

词语 is pronounced "cí yǔ" in Mandarin Chinese. It is made up of 2 syllables.

What HSK level is 词语?

词语 is an HSK 4 word on the new HSK exam syllabus. It is HSK 3 on the old exam, HSK 4 on the new one.

What characters make up 词语?

词语 is made up of the characters 词, 语. Each character has its own meaning and can appear in other words.

How do you write 词语?

You can practice writing 词语 using our stroke order tool.

词语 (cí yǔ), word (general term including monosyllables through to short phrases)

Q: What does 词语 mean in Chinese?

词语 (cí yǔ) means "word (general term including monosyllables through to short phrases); term (e.g. technical term); expression" in Chinese. The new HSK exam tests it at HSK 4.

词语

cí yǔ

word (general term including monosyllables through to short phrases); term (e.g. technical term); expression

HSK 4 Was HSK 3

Traditional: 詞語

Characters in This Word

词语

Definitions

word (general term including monosyllables through to short phrases)
term (e.g. technical term)
expression

Example Sentences

这些词语我都认识。

Zhèxiē cíyǔ wǒ dōu rènshi

I know all these words

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公仔面(gōng zǎi miàn)· brand of Hong Kong instant noodles

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匈奴(Xiōng nú)· Xiongnu

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合称(hé chēng)· common term

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HSK levels

New HSK exam: HSK 4
HSK 2.0: HSK 3
HSK Lord study list: HSK 2 list

词语: HSK 3 on the old exam, HSK 4 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.

On the new HSK 4 exam

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