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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
里程碑lǐchéngbēimilestoneHSK 7, n, 32 strokes, rank #17896, Very Hard
lǐchéngbēi(li3cheng2bei1)li cheng bei T3
  1. 1milestone
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March 24, 2026

里程碑lǐchéngbēi(li3cheng2bei1)

里程碑 refers to a significant event or achievement that marks a key point in a process or journey. It is commonly used in both personal and professional contexts to denote important accomplishments, progress markers, or turning points.

Strokes32Frequency#17896DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, achieving milestones is often celebrated, reflecting the importance of progress and success in both education and business. Milestones in projects are critical for assessing growth and future directions.

Memory tip

Think of 里 (lǐ) as 'inside' and 程 (chéng) as 'journey'. A milestone (碑) is like a stone marker inside your journey that tells you how far you've come. Imagine a long road where every milestone is a stone that records your travels.

Meanings of 里程碑

lǐchéngbēi(li3cheng2bei1)
1milestone
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About 里程碑

里程碑Simplified
32Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#17896Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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里程碑 (milestone) vs 转折点 (turning point) — use 里程碑 for achievements or progress markers, while 转折点 emphasizes a change in direction or significant shift.

Usage Notes

Be cautious not to confuse 里程碑 with 里程 (lǐ chéng), which means 'mileage'. In formal contexts, it’s often used in project management to indicate completed phases, while in informal speech, it can refer to personal achievements.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 6 word, 里程碑 is related to other advanced vocabulary that discusses progress and achievements. Students should focus on using it in sentences that describe their personal or professional milestones, enhancing their narrative skills.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 里程碑 with other similar terms like 阶段 (jiē duàn), which refers to a phase rather than a milestone. Remember, a milestone is a significant marker in a journey, while a phase is just a part of the journey.

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Component Characters

里lǐlining
HSK 17 strokes里
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程chéngrule
HSK 712 strokes禾
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碑bēia monument
HSK 713 strokes石
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How to say milestone in Chinese

“milestone” in Chinese is里程碑lǐchéngbēi

里程碑 refers to a significant event or achievement that marks a key point in a process or journey. It is commonly used in both personal and professional contexts to denote important accomplishments, progress markers, or turning points.

When to use 里程碑

Be cautious not to confuse 里程碑 with 里程 (lǐ chéng), which means 'mileage'. In formal contexts, it’s often used in project management to indicate completed phases, while in informal speech, it can refer to personal achievements.

里程碑 or something close to it

里程碑 (milestone) vs 转折点 (turning point) — use 里程碑 for achievements or progress markers, while 转折点 emphasizes a change in direction or significant shift.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 里程碑 with other similar terms like 阶段 (jiē duàn), which refers to a phase rather than a milestone. Remember, a milestone is a significant marker in a journey, while a phase is just a part of the journey.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 里程碑

You can say, '完成这个项目是我职业生涯中的一个里程碑。' (Completing this project is a milestone in my career.)

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