起初
Characters in This Word
Definitions
- originally
- at first
- at the outset
Example Sentences
Example sentences coming soon.
Related Words
伩(xìn)· variant of 信[xin4] (originally meant as part of the second round of simplified Chinese characters)
→冏卿(jiǒng qīng)· Minister of imperial stud, originally charged with horse breeding
→冏寺(jiǒng sì)· same as 太僕寺|太仆寺[Tai4 pu2 si4], Court of imperial stud, office originally charged with horse breeding
→冏牧(jiǒng mù)· Minister of imperial stud, originally charged with horse breeding
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起初: HSK 6 on both the old and the new exam. 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 6 exam
Studying for HSK 6? Keep 起初 with the rest of your level.
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Reviewed by RJ Murray, Founder, HSK Lord.