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March 24, 2026
次数(次數)cìshù(ci4shu4)
次数 (cì shù) refers to the number of times something occurs, often used in contexts involving frequency or counting occurrences. It can also imply an order number in a series, such as in sports rankings or sequences in mathematics, where it describes the degree of a polynomial. Understanding its use in both everyday conversation and academic contexts is essential.
Frequency#8063DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, counting occurrences is significant in various aspects, such as in traditional games, ceremonies, and even in the context of studying for exams, where students might track how many times they practice a skill or review material.
Memory Tip
Imagine a busy train station where you count how many times a train arrives. Each arrival is a '次' (cì), and the total number of arrivals is '次数' (cì shù). The character '次' has a component that resembles a train track, helping you visualize counting occurrences.
Meanings of 次数
cìshù(ci4shu4)
1number of times
2frequency
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About 次数
次数Simplified
次數Traditional
—Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6IntermediateTOCFLL5HSKKL3BCT✓CEFRC1
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Quick Contrast
次数 (cìshù) vs 频率 (pínlǜ) — use 次数 for counting specific occurrences, while 频率 refers to the rate of occurrence over time.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a busy train station where you count how many times a train arrives. Each arrival is a '次' (cì), and the total number of arrivals is '次数' (cì shù). The character '次' has a component that resembles a train track, helping you visualize counting occurrences.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 次数 with other similar terms like 频率 (pín lǜ), which specifically refers to frequency in physics. '次数' is more general and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. Common collocations include '增加次数' (increase the number of times) or '计算次数' (calculate the number of times).
HSK Study Tips
While '次数' is not part of the standard HSK vocabulary, understanding it can enhance your comprehension of both spoken and written Chinese at higher levels. Focus on how it pairs with verbs to describe actions and their frequencies, as it frequently appears in dialogues and texts.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, counting occurrences is significant in various aspects, such as in traditional games, ceremonies, and even in the context of studying for exams, where students might track how many times they practice a skill or review material.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse '次数' with '频率' (frequency), using it incorrectly in contexts where specific frequency measurement is required. For example, saying '他的次数是很高' (His frequency is very high) should be corrected to '他的频率很高' (His frequency is very high).
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In Chinese culture, counting occurrences is significant in various aspects, such as in traditional games, ceremonies, and even in the context of studying for exams, where students might track how many times they practice a skill or review material.
Frequently Asked Questions about 次数
'次数' can be used as follows: '这个活动的次数很多' (This activity occurs many times).
No, '次数' is commonly used in everyday language to express how frequently an event happens.
'次数' is versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, making it suitable for academic discussions as well.
