chū jí
elementary; primary; initial
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我正在学习初级汉语。
wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí chūjí hànyǔ.
I am learning elementary Chinese.
这本书是初级水平的。
zhè běn shū shì chūjí shuǐpíng de.
This book is for beginners.
他还没有达到初级水平。
tā hái méiyǒu dádào chūjí shuǐpíng.
He has not reached the elementary level yet.
高级 (gāojí)
advanced
次级 (cìjí)
secondary
The Chinese word 初级 (chūjí) is composed of two characters: 初 (chū) and 级 (jí). The character 初 means "beginning" or "first", while the character 级 means "level" or "stage". Together, the two characters mean "elementary" or "beginner".The word 初级 is often used to describe something that is at the beginning stage or that is for beginners. For example, it can be used to describe a school for beginners or a book for people who are learning a new language.The word 初级 can also be used to describe someone who is at the beginning stage of their career or who is new to a particular field. For example, it can be used to describe a new employee or a student who is just starting out in their studies.The word 初级 is a common word in Chinese and is used in a variety of contexts. It is an important word for HSK learners to know, as it can be used to describe a variety of things related to learning and education.
