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人次 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
人次réncìperson-timesHSK 7, unknown, 8 strokes, rank #57887, Very Hard
人次réncìvisitsHSK 7, unknown, 8 strokes, rank #57887, Very Hard
人次réncìclassifier for number of people participatingHSK 7, unknown, 8 strokes, rank #57887, Very Hard
réncì(ren2ci4)ren ci T2
  1. 1person-times
  2. 2visits
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March 24, 2026

人次réncì(ren2ci4)

人次 (réncì) is a measure used to quantify the number of visits or participations, particularly in contexts like tourism or events. It refers to the counted instances of individuals rather than the total number of people, making it an important term in statistics and reporting.

Strokes8Frequency#57887DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In China, tracking visitor numbers in tourism is vital for planning and resource allocation, reflecting the significant role of tourism in the economy. The concept of 人次 is often seen in reports about popular attractions during holidays.

Memory tip

Imagine '人' (rén) as a person standing next to '次' (cì), which resembles a clock or a sequence. Picture a line of people standing in line, each getting counted every time they move forward for a visit, emphasizing the idea of counting individuals per visit.

Meanings of 人次

réncì(ren2ci4)
1person-times
2visits
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人次Simplified
8Strokes
—Radical
量词liàngcímeasure word (mw.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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人头 (rén tóu) — use 人次 (réncì) when counting instances of visits, whereas 人头 (rén tóu) refers to the total number of individuals present.

Usage Notes

Commonly used in statistical reports and analyses, 人次 is often confused with '人数' (rénshù), which means 'number of people.' Be careful with tone; it’s pronounced as 'réncì' not 'réncī'.

HSK Study Tips

Although 人次 is not specifically an HSK term, it connects to HSK vocabulary related to counting and people. Focus on understanding classifiers in Chinese, as they are crucial for accurate communication of quantities.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 人次 with 人数, mistakenly using 人次 when they actually mean the total number of people. For example, saying '我们有三十人次' instead of '我们有三十人' is incorrect; it should be '我们有三十人' for the number of people.

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Component characters

人rénman
HSK 12 strokes人
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次cìnext in sequence
HSK 26 strokes欠
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How to say person-times in Chinese

“person-times” in Chinese is人次réncì

人次 (réncì) is a measure used to quantify the number of visits or participations, particularly in contexts like tourism or events. It refers to the counted instances of individuals rather than the total number of people, making it an important term in statistics and reporting.

When to use 人次

Commonly used in statistical reports and analyses, 人次 is often confused with '人数' (rénshù), which means 'number of people.' Be careful with tone; it’s pronounced as 'réncì' not 'réncī'.

人次 or something close to it

人头 (rén tóu) — use 人次 (réncì) when counting instances of visits, whereas 人头 (rén tóu) refers to the total number of individuals present.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 人次 with 人数, mistakenly using 人次 when they actually mean the total number of people. For example, saying '我们有三十人次' instead of '我们有三十人' is incorrect; it should be '我们有三十人' for the number of people.

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人次 refers to the number of visits or instances of participation, highlighting the frequency of individuals visiting a place.

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