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首次 (shǒucì) - use 初次 (chūcì) for a more casual or conversational tone, while 首次 (shǒucì) is often more formal or literary.
初次 is typically used in informal contexts to describe personal experiences, so it may not be suitable for very formal writing. Common collocations include 初次见面 (chūcì jiànmiàn, 'first meeting') and 初次尝试 (chūcì chángshì, 'first attempt'). Be careful not to confuse it with 再次 (zàicì), which means 'again'.
While 初次 is not specifically listed in the HSK vocabulary, it relates closely to HSK Level 3 concepts of time and experience. Students should focus on its use in sentences and practice with related phrases that describe events or meetings.
Learners often misuse 初次 by adding unnecessary words, such as saying '我初次见过你' (I have first met you), which is incorrect. The correct phrase is '我第一次见到你' (I see you for the first time).
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How to say for the first time in Chinese
“for the first time” in Chinese is初次
初次 (chūcì) means 'for the first time' and is commonly used to describe experiences, meetings, or attempts that occur for the first time. It emphasizes the novelty of the situation and can convey a sense of excitement or apprehension.
When to use 初次
初次 is typically used in informal contexts to describe personal experiences, so it may not be suitable for very formal writing. Common collocations include 初次见面 (chūcì jiànmiàn, 'first meeting') and 初次尝试 (chūcì chángshì, 'first attempt'). Be careful not to confuse it with 再次 (zàicì), which means 'again'.
初次 or something close to it
首次 (shǒucì) - use 初次 (chūcì) for a more casual or conversational tone, while 首次 (shǒucì) is often more formal or literary.
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Learners often misuse 初次 by adding unnecessary words, such as saying '我初次见过你' (I have first met you), which is incorrect. The correct phrase is '我第一次见到你' (I see you for the first time).
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You can say 初次见面, meaning 'nice to meet you for the first time'.
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