to write data in a box (on a questionnaire or web form)
HSK 4, unknown, rank #12838, Hard
tiánxiě(tian2xie3) T2
1to fill in a form
2to write data in a box (on a questionnaire or web form)
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March 24, 2026
填写(填寫)tiánxiě(tian2xie3)
填写 refers to the act of filling in or completing a form, such as a questionnaire or an application. It is commonly used in administrative contexts where specific information needs to be provided in designated fields.
Frequency#12838DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese society, filling out forms is a common part of bureaucratic processes, whether for work, education, or travel. Understanding how to properly 填写 forms is essential for navigating these systems.
Memory Tip
Think of 填 (tián) as 'to fill' — imagine filling a bucket with water (the character resembles a bucket being filled). The second part, 写 (xiě), means 'to write' — picture writing on a piece of paper. Together, they represent the action of writing data into a form.
Meanings of 填写
tiánxiě(tian2xie3)
1to fill in a form
2to write data in a box (on a questionnaire or web form)
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About 填写
填写Simplified
填寫Traditional
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
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HSK 3.0L4AdvancedCEFRC2
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AI Study Notes for 填写
Quick Contrast
填写 (fill in) vs 填充 (fill up) — use 填写 for completing forms, while 填充 is more about filling a space or volume.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 填 (tián) as 'to fill' — imagine filling a bucket with water (the character resembles a bucket being filled). The second part, 写 (xiě), means 'to write' — picture writing on a piece of paper. Together, they represent the action of writing data into a form.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 填写 with just 填 (fill) or 写 (write) alone, as the former specifically indicates filling out forms. It is often used in formal contexts, so ensure that you use it appropriately when dealing with official documents.
HSK Study Tips
While 填写 is not an HSK level word, it can be connected to HSK 3 vocabulary related to daily life and administrative tasks. Students should focus on the context in which this word is used, especially in formal situations.
Cultural Note
In Chinese society, filling out forms is a common part of bureaucratic processes, whether for work, education, or travel. Understanding how to properly 填写 forms is essential for navigating these systems.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 填写 with 填 or 写 separately, leading to incomplete sentences. For example, saying '我填写这个' (wǒ tiánxiě zhège) without specifying a form is incorrect; it should be '我填写表格' (wǒ tiánxiě biǎogé) to clarify what is being filled out.
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Cultural Notes for 填写
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In Chinese society, filling out forms is a common part of bureaucratic processes, whether for work, education, or travel. Understanding how to properly 填写 forms is essential for navigating these systems.
Frequently Asked Questions about 填写
You can say '请填写表格' (qǐng tiánxiě biǎogé), which means 'Please fill out the form.'
Generally, 填写 is used in more formal contexts, so for casual situations, other phrases might be more appropriate.
填 is a more general term for 'to fill,' while 填写 specifically refers to filling out forms or writing in designated areas.
