Meanings of 季军
By ear
Play it, then pick what 季军 means.
About 季军
Podcast: 季军
Podcast: 季军
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI study notes for 季军
亚军 (yàjūn) refers to the second place finisher, while 季军 (jìjūn) specifically denotes the third place finisher.
When using 季军, ensure that the context is clearly about rankings in competitions. A common mistake is to confuse it with 冠军 (guàn jūn), which means 'champion' or first place. This term is generally informal, often used in everyday conversation but is also suitable in sports reporting.
As a Level 6 HSK word, 季军 connects with other competitive terms like 冠军 (champion) and 亚军 (runner-up). Students should focus on the context of sports and competitions for proper usage, as these scenarios frequently arise in conversation.
Learners often confuse 季军 with 冠军 and use it incorrectly to refer to the first place, saying '他是季军' when they mean 'he is the champion.' The correct usage should clarify that 季军 denotes third place.
Pronunciation of 季军
Drill the tone of 季军, say it back, see your pitch against the model voice, and earn XP towards mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
Jason Explains 季军 to you
Let me explain 季军 for you
Make it yours
Jason looks at what you watch and listen to, the checkpoints you have cleared, our lessons and what you have been exploring, and explains 季军 through them.
Sign in free to make it personal. New accounts start with 200 AI credits.
How well do you know 季军?
Learning Lab
Knowing 季军 is seven skills, not one.
Its meaning, its character, its pinyin, its tone — hearing it, saying it, writing it. The Learning Lab measures each one from your own practice, on every word you study, so you see what you actually know rather than how much you have done.
- MeaningFree
- CharacterFree
- PinyinFree
- TonePro
- ListeningPro
- SpeakingPro
- WritingPro
Component characters
How to say third in a race in Chinese
“third in a race” in Chinese is季军
季军 refers to the third place finisher in a competition, particularly in races or contests. It is commonly used in contexts like sports events and competitions to denote the individual or team that secures third position, often associated with winning a bronze medal.
When to use 季军
When using 季军, ensure that the context is clearly about rankings in competitions. A common mistake is to confuse it with 冠军 (guàn jūn), which means 'champion' or first place. This term is generally informal, often used in everyday conversation but is also suitable in sports reporting.
季军 or something close to it
亚军 (yàjūn) refers to the second place finisher, while 季军 (jìjūn) specifically denotes the third place finisher.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 季军 with 冠军 and use it incorrectly to refer to the first place, saying '他是季军' when they mean 'he is the champion.' The correct usage should clarify that 季军 denotes third place.
Write 季军
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 季军 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Ask Jason
Have a question about 季军?
Jason answers about this word at your level: example sentences, how it differs from similar words, and a way to remember it.
Sign in free to ask. New accounts start with 200 AI credits.
Frequently asked questions about 季军
You can say: '他在比赛中获得了季军,' which means 'He won third place in the competition.'
Jason Recommends
Not sure what to learn after 季军?
Jason picks three words from your level and explains why each one is worth your time next. It takes a free account so he knows what you already know.