初级

初級

chūjí

adjective HSK 3 #10,789

Meanings

1 elementary
2 primary
3 beginner-level

Characters

initial; beginning

Examples

这是一本初级汉语课本。

Zhè shì yī běn chūjí Hànyǔ kèběn.

This is an elementary Chinese textbook.

他还在初级阶段。

Tā hái zài chūjí jiēduàn.

He is still at the beginner stage.

初级班的学生很多。

Chūjí bān de xuéshēng hěn duō.

There are many students in the beginner class.

Tips

usage

Levels progress: 初级 (elementary) → 中级 (intermediate) → 高级 (advanced). Common in language courses, job titles, and certifications.

Stroke Order

初 chū

级 jí