程序

chéngxù

noun HSK 4 #1,808

Meanings

1 procedure
2 process
3 computer program

Characters

procedure; journey; extent

order; sequence

Literally 'procedural order' — steps in a sequence.

Examples

这个程序很简单。

Zhège chéngxù hěn jiǎndān.

This procedure is very simple.

他在写一个电脑程序。

Tā zài xiě yīge diànnǎo chéngxù.

He's writing a computer program.

请按照程序来办。

Qǐng ànzhào chéngxù lái bàn.

Please follow the procedure.

Tips

usage

In tech: 程序员 (chéngxùyuán) = programmer, 小程序 (xiǎo chéngxù) = mini-program (very popular in WeChat). 程序 is also used for formal/legal procedures.

culture

WeChat 小程序 (mini-programs) are a huge part of Chinese digital life — millions of lightweight apps run inside WeChat for ordering food, shopping, paying bills, and more.

Stroke Order

程 chéng

序 xù