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March 24, 2026
网站(網站)wǎngzhàn(wang3zhan4)
The term 网站 (wǎngzhàn) refers to a website or network station, a location on the internet where information is hosted and accessed. It is commonly used in contexts related to online activities, such as browsing, digital marketing, and web development, highlighting its significance in today's digital world.
Frequency#2803DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In China, the concept of a website is closely tied to the rapid growth of e-commerce and social media platforms, reflecting the digital transformation of society. Websites like 淘宝 (Táobǎo) and 微信 (Wēixìn) exemplify how integral these platforms are to daily life.
Memory Tip
Think of 网站 (wǎngzhàn) as a 'net' (网) where 'stations' (站) of information are set up. Visualize a fishing net (网) spread out to catch all kinds of information stations (站) on the internet, helping you remember both the meaning and pronunciation.
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Quick Contrast
网页 (wǎngyè) - use 网站 when referring to the entire site, not just a single page.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 网站 (wǎngzhàn) as a 'net' (网) where 'stations' (站) of information are set up. Visualize a fishing net (网) spread out to catch all kinds of information stations (站) on the internet, helping you remember both the meaning and pronunciation.
Usage Notes
Be careful with the tones: using the wrong tone can change the meaning entirely. It's often used in a variety of contexts, ranging from formal discussions about technology to casual conversations about favorite sites. Common collocations include '访问网站' (fǎngwèn wǎngzhàn - visit a website).
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 4 word, 网站 connects well with other technology-related vocabulary such as 电脑 (diànnǎo - computer) and 网络 (wǎngluò - network). Focus on using it in sentences to describe your online activities or favorite websites.
Cultural Note
In China, the concept of a website is closely tied to the rapid growth of e-commerce and social media platforms, reflecting the digital transformation of society. Websites like 淘宝 (Táobǎo) and 微信 (Wēixìn) exemplify how integral these platforms are to daily life.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 网站 with 网页, mistakenly using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我看了一个网页' (Wǒ kànle yīgè wǎngyè) when they mean 'I visited a website' should be corrected to '我访问了一个网站' (Wǒ fǎngwènle yīgè wǎngzhàn).
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Grammar Patterns of 网站
网站 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Welcome to my new website! It may not look much at the moment, but great oaks from little acorns grow!
Cultural Notes for 网站
🏮Cultural insight
In China, the concept of a website is closely tied to the rapid growth of e-commerce and social media platforms, reflecting the digital transformation of society. Websites like 淘宝 (Táobǎo) and 微信 (Wēixìn) exemplify how integral these platforms are to daily life.
Frequently Asked Questions about 网站
You can say '我有一个网站' (Wǒ yǒu yīgè wǎngzhàn).
网站 (wǎngzhàn) refers to the entire website, while 网页 (wǎngyè) refers to a single webpage.
Yes, 网站 is appropriate for both formal and informal contexts, especially in discussions about technology.
