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次数 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
次数cìshùnumber of timesHSK 6, unknown, 19 strokes, rank #8063, Hard
次数cìshùfrequencyHSK 6, unknown, 19 strokes, rank #8063, Hard
次数cìshùorder number (in a series)HSK 6, unknown, 19 strokes, rank #8063, Hard
次数cìshùpower (math.)HSK 6, unknown, 19 strokes, rank #8063, Hard
次数cìshùdegree of a polynomial (math.)HSK 6, unknown, 19 strokes, rank #8063, Hard
cìshù(ci4shu4) T4
  1. 1number of times
  2. 2frequency
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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.

Strokes19Frequency#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
19Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6IntermediateTOCFLL5HSKKL3BCT✓CEFRC1

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AI Study Notes for 次数

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.

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.

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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Component Characters

次cìnext in sequence
HSK 26 strokes欠
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数shùnumber
HSK 413 strokes攵
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How to say number of times in Chinese

“number of times” in Chinese is次数cìshù

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.

When to use 次数

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).

次数 or something close to it

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.

What learners get wrong

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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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).

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