星期一 (xīngqīyī) means 'Monday' in Mandarin. It is the first day of the week in the Chinese calendar, often associated with the start of the work or school week. In everyday conversation, this term is commonly used to schedule events, make plans, or refer to the day of the week.
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May 27, 2026
星期一xīngqīyī(xing1qi1yi1)
星期一 (xīngqīyī) means 'Monday' in Mandarin. It is the first day of the week in the Chinese calendar, often associated with the start of the work or school week. In everyday conversation, this term is commonly used to schedule events, make plans, or refer to the day of the week.
Strokes24Frequency#—DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, Monday is viewed as a fresh start, similar to Western cultures, but there is a strong emphasis on productivity as the workweek resumes. Many people discuss their plans for the week ahead on Sundays.
Memory Tip
Think of '星期' as 'star period', where '星' (star) reminds you of the bright start to the week, and '一' (one) signifies that it is the first day. Picture a shining star emerging on a Monday morning, bringing new opportunities.
About 星期一
星期一Simplified
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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HSK 3.0L1ElementaryHSKKL1CEFRA1
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Memory Mnemonic
Think of '星期' as 'star period', where '星' (star) reminds you of the bright start to the week, and '一' (one) signifies that it is the first day. Picture a shining star emerging on a Monday morning, bringing new opportunities.
Usage Notes
Learners should be aware that the term is used in both formal and informal contexts, making it versatile. It’s common to use it in phrases like '下星期一' (next Monday) or '这个星期一' (this Monday). Remember that the tone for '一' is crucial; it should be pronounced with a first tone.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 1 vocabulary word, focus on recognizing and pronouncing the characters and pinyin. This word connects to other days of the week, such as 星期二 (Tuesday) and 星期三 (Wednesday), which share the same structure.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, Monday is viewed as a fresh start, similar to Western cultures, but there is a strong emphasis on productivity as the workweek resumes. Many people discuss their plans for the week ahead on Sundays.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse the tones when saying '一', pronouncing it incorrectly as 'yǐ' instead of 'yī'. It's also common to forget the structure and mistakenly say just '星期' without the number for the specific day.
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Cultural Notes for 星期一
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In Chinese culture, Monday is viewed as a fresh start, similar to Western cultures, but there is a strong emphasis on productivity as the workweek resumes. Many people discuss their plans for the week ahead on Sundays.
Frequently Asked Questions about 星期一
You can say '下星期一' (xià xīngqīyī) to refer to the upcoming Monday.
Yes, the structure is consistent with '星期' followed by a number; for example, 星期二 for Tuesday.
It is pronounced as 'xīngqīyī', with the first tone on '星' and the first tone on '一'.
