HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
第 — prefix for ordinal numbers
- Reading
- dì
- Meaning
- prefix for ordinal numbers
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
第 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is dì and it means prefix for ordinal numbers. 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.
第 appears in everyday chinese words such as 第 (prefix for ordinal numbers) and 第一手 (first-hand).
Chinese words containing 第
Frequently asked questions
What does 第 mean in Chinese?
第 means prefix for ordinal numbers in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 第 read?
第 is read dì. Reading it inside real words — 第 and 第一手 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 第 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 第 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 第 in a word?
A common word containing 第 is 第 (dì) — "prefix for ordinal numbers". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 第 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 第 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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