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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
首批shǒupīfirst batchHSK 7, mq, 16 strokes, Very Hard
shǒupī(shou3pi1)shou pi T3
  1. 1first batch
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March 24, 2026

首批shǒupī(shou3pi1)

首批 (shǒu pī) refers to the first batch or initial group of items produced or distributed. It is commonly used in contexts such as manufacturing, product launches, or any situation where items are released in stages, emphasizing that this is the inaugural set.

Strokes16DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In modern Chinese commerce, the concept of a '首批' is significant during product launches, especially in tech and fashion industries, where being first can imply exclusivity and desirability.

Memory tip

Think of 首 (shǒu) as 'head' or 'first' and 批 (pī) as 'batch' or 'group'. Imagine the first batch of a new product being at the 'head' of the line, ready to be showcased. Visualize a line of eager customers waiting for the 'first batch' of a popular new snack!

Meanings of 首批

shǒupī(shou3pi1)
1first batch
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首批Simplified
16Strokes
—Radical
数词shùcínumeral (num.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

首轮 (shǒu lún) refers to the first round or phase of a process, while 首批 (shǒu pī) specifically denotes the first batch of items; use 首批 when focusing on tangible items produced.

Usage Notes

Learners should note that 首批 is often used in formal contexts, particularly in business or production discussions. A common mistake is to confuse it with '批' (pī), which can stand alone to mean 'batch' without the 'first' qualifier. Be careful with pronunciation, as the tones are crucial.

HSK Study Tips

While '首批' is not an HSK vocabulary word, understanding it can enhance your comprehension of related terms in commerce. Focus on the components: '首' appears in other words related to 'first' or 'head', which is helpful for building vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

A common error is using 首批 when referring to subsequent releases, such as saying '第二批' (second batch) as '首批'. Remember that '首' specifically means 'first'.

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Component characters

首shǒuhead
HSK 49 strokes首
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批pīto ascertain
HSK 57 strokes扌
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How to say first batch in Chinese

“first batch” in Chinese is首批shǒupī

首批 (shǒu pī) refers to the first batch or initial group of items produced or distributed. It is commonly used in contexts such as manufacturing, product launches, or any situation where items are released in stages, emphasizing that this is the inaugural set.

When to use 首批

Learners should note that 首批 is often used in formal contexts, particularly in business or production discussions. A common mistake is to confuse it with '批' (pī), which can stand alone to mean 'batch' without the 'first' qualifier. Be careful with pronunciation, as the tones are crucial.

首批 or something close to it

首轮 (shǒu lún) refers to the first round or phase of a process, while 首批 (shǒu pī) specifically denotes the first batch of items; use 首批 when focusing on tangible items produced.

What learners get wrong

A common error is using 首批 when referring to subsequent releases, such as saying '第二批' (second batch) as '首批'. Remember that '首' specifically means 'first'.

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