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节目 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
节目jiémùprogramHSK 3, n, 10 strokes, rank #540, Medium
节目jiémùitem (on a program)HSK 3, n, 10 strokes, rank #540, Medium
jiémù(jie2mu4)jie mu T2
  1. 1program
  2. 2item (on a program)
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March 24, 2026

节目(節目)jiémù(jie2mu4)

The term 节目 (jiémù) refers to a program or item featured in a show, such as on television, radio, or during events. It can be used to describe various types of performances or presentations, emphasizing the organized nature of the content.

Strokes10Frequency#540DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, 节目 can refer to both traditional performances, such as Peking opera, and modern entertainment, showcasing the blend of old and new in Chinese media.

Memory Tip

Think of 节 (jié) as a 'tie' (like tying together elements) and 目 (mù) as an 'eye' (looking at something). Imagine tying together different performances that you watch with your eyes – this helps you remember both the meaning and pronunciation.

Meanings of 节目

jiémù(jie2mu4)
1program
2item (on a program)
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About 节目

节目Simplified
節目Traditional
10Strokes
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#540Frequency Rank
台Measure Word
HSK 2.0L3HSK 3.0L3ElementaryTOCFLL2HSKKL1CEFRA1

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节目 (jiémù) vs 项目 (xiàngmù) — use 节目 for entertainment or performance-related content, while 项目 refers to a project or task.

Usage Notes

Common mistakes include confusing 节目 with 课程 (kèchéng), which means course or curriculum. It's important to use 节目 in contexts related to entertainment or events. Be mindful of using the correct measure words: 节目 is often paired with 台 (tái) for shows and 个 (gè) for general items.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 3 word, 节目 connects with other vocabulary related to media and entertainment. Students should focus on using it in sentences about their favorite shows or events to practice context and usage.

Common Mistakes

Learners often misuse 节目 by saying '我看节目' (Wǒ kàn jiémù) without specifying the context, which sounds incomplete. Adding context like '我在电视上看节目' (Wǒ zài diànshì shàng kàn jiémù) is more accurate.

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Component Characters

节jiéfestival
HSK 35 strokes艹
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目mùeye
HSK 15 strokes目
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How to say program in Chinese

“program” in Chinese is节目jiémù

The term 节目 (jiémù) refers to a program or item featured in a show, such as on television, radio, or during events. It can be used to describe various types of performances or presentations, emphasizing the organized nature of the content.

When to use 节目

Common mistakes include confusing 节目 with 课程 (kèchéng), which means course or curriculum. It's important to use 节目 in contexts related to entertainment or events. Be mindful of using the correct measure words: 节目 is often paired with 台 (tái) for shows and 个 (gè) for general items.

节目 or something close to it

节目 (jiémù) vs 项目 (xiàngmù) — use 节目 for entertainment or performance-related content, while 项目 refers to a project or task.

What learners get wrong

Learners often misuse 节目 by saying '我看节目' (Wǒ kàn jiémù) without specifying the context, which sounds incomplete. Adding context like '我在电视上看节目' (Wǒ zài diànshì shàng kàn jiémù) is more accurate.

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Grammar Patterns of 节目

节目 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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那个____将包括英格兰与爱尔兰比赛的实况报道。

That programme will include live commentary on the England-Ireland game.

Example Sentences for 节目 (10)

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那个节目将包括英格兰与爱尔兰比赛的实况报道。

nà gè jié mù jiāng bāo kuò yīng gé lán yǔ ài ěr lán bǐ sài de shí kuàng bào dào。

That programme will include live commentary on the England-Ireland game.
2
要参与这个节目的制作，你得够大胆。

yào cān yǔ zhè gè jié mù de zhì zuò， ， nǐ dé gòu dà。

To work on this show you've got to have balls.
3
她的梦想是主持一档电视时尚生活节目。

tā de mèng xiǎng shì zhǔ chí yī dàng diàn shì shí shàng shēng huó jié mù。

Her dream is to present a lifestyle show on television.
4
我们的整个节目都是关注心灵的，但却不是宗教性的。

wǒ mén de zhěng gè jié mù dū shì guān zhù xīn líng de， ， dàn què bù shì zōng jiào xìng。

Our whole programme is spiritually oriented but not religious.
5
她参加了英国广播公司听众来电参与节目。

tā cān jiā le yīng guó guǎng bō gōng sī tīng zhòng lái diàn cān yǔ jié mù。

She took part in a BBC radio phone-in programme.
6
我认为这是有史以来播出的最烂的节目之一。

wǒ rèn wéi zhè shì yǒu shǐ yǐ lái bō chū de zuì làn de jié mù zhī yī。

I judged it to be one of the worst programmes ever screened.
7
佩罗期待着新一轮的竞选宣传节目的播出。

pèi luó qī dài zháo xīn yī lún de jìng xuǎn xuān chuán jié mù de bō chū。

Perot hoped to run another series of campaign infomercials.
8
节目一开始是一段《古兰经》朗诵。

jié mù yī kāi shǐ shì yī duàn《 《 gǔ lán》 jīng 》。

The transmission began with a recitation from the Koran.
9
这档新闻节目每周在黄金时段播出4次。

zhè dàng xīn wén jié mù měi zhōu zài huáng jīn shí duàn bō chū4 4。

The news programme goes out four times a week at peak time.
10
这3个节目将在整个巡回演出中轮流打头牌。

zhè3 3 gè jié mù jiāng zài zhěng gè xún huí yǎn chū zhōng lún liú dǎ tóu。

The three acts will alternate as headliners throughout the tour.

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You can say '我喜欢这个节目' (Wǒ xǐhuān zhège jiémù) meaning 'I like this program.'

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