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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
夏令营xiàlìngyíngsummer campHSK 6, nr, 26 strokes, rank #8294, Hard
xiàlìngyíng(xia4ling4ying2)xia ling ying T4
  1. 1summer camp
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March 24, 2026

夏令营(夏令營)xiàlìngyíng(xia4ling4ying2)

夏令营 (xià lìng yíng) refers to a summer camp where children or teenagers engage in various activities during the summer break. It often includes educational and recreational experiences, such as sports, arts, and teamwork, providing opportunities for social interaction and personal development.

Strokes26Frequency#8294DifficultyHard
Cultural note

Summer camps in China often emphasize group activities and skill development, reflecting the value placed on teamwork and personal growth in Chinese education. Additionally, many summer camps in China incorporate cultural activities, such as traditional crafts, to foster a connection to heritage.

Memory tip

Imagine a bright summer sun (夏) shining over a camp (营) filled with children playing games and making new friends. The '夏' can be visualized as the sun, while '营' resembles a tent, symbolizing the camping aspect. Together, they create a vivid image of a joyful summer camp experience.

Meanings of 夏令营

xiàlìngyíng(xia4ling4ying2)
1summer camp
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夏令营Simplified
夏令營Traditional
26Strokes
—Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
#8294Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L6AdvancedCEFRC2

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Usage Notes

When using 夏令营, it is important to note that it typically refers to organized camps rather than informal gatherings. Common collocations include '参加夏令营' (to attend a summer camp) and '夏令营活动' (summer camp activities). Be cautious with the tones, especially ensuring '令' is pronounced with a falling tone.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 5 word, 夏令营 connects with vocabulary related to education, travel, and leisure. Students should practice using it in sentences about summer plans or camp activities, and familiarize themselves with related terms like '冬令营' (winter camp) for comparative learning.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 夏令营 with other types of camps, such as '冬令营' (winter camp). For example, saying '我们去冬令营' (We're going to summer camp) is incorrect; it should be '我们去夏令营'. Additionally, using the wrong tones can change the meaning, so practice is essential.

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Component characters

夏xiàthe Xia or Hsia dynasty c. 2000 BC
HSK 110 strokes夊
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令lìngclassifier for a ream of paper
HSK 55 strokes人
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营yíngcamp
HSK 511 strokes艹
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How to say summer camp in Chinese

“summer camp” in Chinese is夏令营xiàlìngyíng

夏令营 (xià lìng yíng) refers to a summer camp where children or teenagers engage in various activities during the summer break. It often includes educational and recreational experiences, such as sports, arts, and teamwork, providing opportunities for social interaction and personal development.

When to use 夏令营

When using 夏令营, it is important to note that it typically refers to organized camps rather than informal gatherings. Common collocations include '参加夏令营' (to attend a summer camp) and '夏令营活动' (summer camp activities). Be cautious with the tones, especially ensuring '令' is pronounced with a falling tone.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 夏令营 with other types of camps, such as '冬令营' (winter camp). For example, saying '我们去冬令营' (We're going to summer camp) is incorrect; it should be '我们去夏令营'. Additionally, using the wrong tones can change the meaning, so practice is essential.

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