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几率jīlǜprobabilityHSK 7, unknown, 13 strokes, rank #6159, Very Hard
几率jīlǜoddsHSK 7, unknown, 13 strokes, rank #6159, Very Hard
jīlǜ(ji1lu:4)ji lu: T1
  1. 1probability
  2. 2odds
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March 24, 2026

几率(幾率)jīlǜ(ji1lu:4)

几率 (jīlǜ) refers to the likelihood or probability of an event occurring. It is commonly used in contexts such as statistics, gambling, and risk assessment, where understanding the odds is crucial for decision-making.

Strokes13Frequency#6159DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, understanding probability is increasingly important, especially in financial matters and games of chance like mahjong. The concept of gambling has deep historical roots in Chinese society and influences modern discussions about risk.

Memory tip

Imagine two dice being rolled, and you are trying to calculate the odds of getting a certain number. The character 几 (jī) resembles a small table, where you would sit and ponder the chances, while 力 (lì) symbolizes strength, representing the power of understanding probability. Together, they form the idea of calculating odds.

Meanings of 几率

jīlǜ(ji1lu:4)
1probability
2odds
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几率Simplified
幾率Traditional
13Strokes
—Radical
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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概率 (gàilǜ) - use 几率 when referring to a specific likelihood in informal contexts, while 概率 is more formal and general.

Usage Notes

Common mistakes include confusing 几率 with 可能性 (kěnéngxìng), which also means possibility but lacks the quantitative aspect of probability. 几率 is more formal, so avoid using it in casual conversation. It's often paired with words like '增加' (zēngjiā, to increase) or '降低' (jiàngdī, to decrease) in statistical discussions.

HSK Study Tips

While 几率 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it can be related to concepts in HSK levels 4-6 that deal with statistics and probability. Students should focus on the context in which this term is used, especially in academic or professional settings.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 几率 with 机会 (jīhuì), which means opportunity. For example, saying '我有很好的几率' (I have a good opportunity) is incorrect; it should be '我有很好的机会'.

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Component characters

几jǐhow much
HSK 12 strokes几
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率lǜrate
HSK 611 strokes玄
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How to say probability in Chinese

“probability” in Chinese is几率jīlǜ

几率 (jīlǜ) refers to the likelihood or probability of an event occurring. It is commonly used in contexts such as statistics, gambling, and risk assessment, where understanding the odds is crucial for decision-making.

When to use 几率

Common mistakes include confusing 几率 with 可能性 (kěnéngxìng), which also means possibility but lacks the quantitative aspect of probability. 几率 is more formal, so avoid using it in casual conversation. It's often paired with words like '增加' (zēngjiā, to increase) or '降低' (jiàngdī, to decrease) in statistical discussions.

几率 or something close to it

概率 (gàilǜ) - use 几率 when referring to a specific likelihood in informal contexts, while 概率 is more formal and general.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 几率 with 机会 (jīhuì), which means opportunity. For example, saying '我有很好的几率' (I have a good opportunity) is incorrect; it should be '我有很好的机会'.

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Cultural Notes for 几率

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In Western cultures, probability is often taught in a more theoretical context, while in Chinese culture, it is frequently applied in practical scenarios such as gambling and investment.

Frequently asked questions about 几率

You can say, '根据数据,这个事件的几率是30%' (According to the data, the probability of this event is 30%).

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