HSK 2 · Chinese hanzi
次 — order
- Reading
- cì
- Meaning
- order; sequence; next; measure word for occurrences
- HSK level
- HSK 2
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
次 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 2 level. Its primary reading is cì and it means order; sequence; next; measure word for occurrences. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
次 appears in everyday chinese words such as 次 (time, instance), 次 (time, incident, order) and 其次 (next, secondly, then).
Chinese words containing 次
Frequently asked questions
What does 次 mean in Chinese?
次 means order; sequence; next; measure word for occurrences in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 2 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 次 read?
次 is read cì. Reading it inside real words — 次 and 次 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 次 — is it HSK 2?
Yes. 次 is on the official HSK 2 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 次 in a word?
A common word containing 次 is 次 (cì) — "time, instance". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 次 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 次 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
More HSK 2 hanzi
Learn every HSK hanzi in context
InputDojo gives you the full HSK 1–9 hanzi list — plus one-tap lookups in any real Chinese content. Free to start.
Start free