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日程 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
日程rìchéngscheduleHSK 7, n, rank #6128, Hard
日程rìchéngitineraryHSK 7, n, rank #6128, Hard
日程rìchéng>个[gè]HSK 7, n, rank #6128, Hard
rìchéng(ri4cheng2) T4
  1. 1schedule
  2. 2itinerary
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March 24, 2026
日程rìchéng(ri4cheng2)

日程 (rìchéng) refers to a schedule or itinerary, often outlining events, tasks, or appointments planned for a specific period. It is commonly used in both personal and professional contexts to organize time efficiently and can include meetings, travel plans, or daily activities.

Frequency#6128DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese business culture, having a clear 日程 is crucial for meetings and events. Punctuality and well-structured schedules reflect professionalism and respect for others' time.

Memory Tip

Imagine a sun (日, rì) rising over a calendar (程, chéng) filled with plans. The sun symbolizes the passage of time, while the calendar represents your organized daily activities. Think of '日程' as your guide to what the sun will shine on today.

Meanings of 日程

rìchéng(ri4cheng2)
1schedule
2itinerary
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About 日程

日程Simplified
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#6128Frequency Rank
个Measure Word
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L7AdvancedBCT✓CEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 日程

Quick Contrast

行程 (xíngchéng) refers to a travel itinerary, emphasizing the route and destinations rather than a general schedule.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a sun (日, rì) rising over a calendar (程, chéng) filled with plans. The sun symbolizes the passage of time, while the calendar represents your organized daily activities. Think of '日程' as your guide to what the sun will shine on today.

Usage Notes

Be cautious with the tone, as mispronouncing the second character can change the meaning. 日程 is used in both formal and informal contexts, but is more prevalent in professional settings. Common collocations include '安排日程' (arrange the schedule) and '调整日程' (adjust the schedule).

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 5 word, 日程 connects with other time-related vocabulary like 时间 (shíjiān, time) and 安排 (ānpái, arrangement). Focus on using it in sentences related to planning and scheduling, as this will help reinforce its practical applications.

Cultural Note

In Chinese business culture, having a clear 日程 is crucial for meetings and events. Punctuality and well-structured schedules reflect professionalism and respect for others' time.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 日程 with 计划 (jìhuà), using them interchangeably. Remember, 日程 specifically refers to a schedule, while 计划 refers to a broader plan. For example, saying '我有一个日程' (Wǒ yǒu yīgè rìchéng) is correct, but avoid using it to mean 'I have a plan' as it could be misleading.

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Component Characters

日rìsun
HSK 14 strokes日
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程chéngrule
HSK 712 strokes禾
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Grammar Patterns of 日程

日程 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.

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应该让母亲来重新安排自己紧张的____。

It is the mother who is expected to reorganize her busy schedule.

Example Sentences for 日程 (7)

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应该让母亲来重新安排自己紧张的日程。

yīng gāi ràng mǔ qīn lái zhòng xīn ān pái zì jǐ jǐn zhāng de rì chéng。

It is the mother who is expected to reorganize her busy schedule.
2
米切尔的日程安排使他无法休假。

mǐ qiē ěr de rì chéng ān pái shǐ tā wú fǎ xiū jiǎ。

Mitchel's schedule had not permitted him to take time off.
3
威尔逊先生后几个月的日程都已经排满了。

wēi ěr xùn xiān shēng hòu jī gè yuè de rì chéng dū yǐ jīng pái mǎn le。

Mr Wilson's diary is booked up for months ahead.
4
凯丽女士似乎将她的精神崩溃归咎于百代唱片公司高度紧张的工作日程安排。

kǎi lì nǚ shì sì hū jiāng tā de jīng shén bēng kuì guī jiù yú bǎi dài chàng piàn gōng sī gāo dù jǐn zhāng de gōng zuò rì chéng ān pái。

Ms Carey appeared to blame her breakdown on EMI's punishing work schedule.
5
换句话说, 我们不能把为中东拟定的外交议事日程表削减到等于零.

huàn jù huà shuō, , wǒ mén bù néng bǎ wéi zhōng dōng nǐ dìng de wài jiāo yì shì rì chéng biǎo xiāo jiǎn dào děng yú.

We could not, in other word, shrink the diplomatic agenda for the Middle East to nothing.
6
日程紧，很难把所有事情都安排进去。

rì chéng jǐn， ， hěn nán bǎ suǒ yǒu shì qíng dū ān pái jìn。

It's difficult to cram everything into a tight schedule.
7
我们俩日程安排得都很紧。

wǒ mén liǎng rì chéng ān pái dé dū hěn jǐn。

We both have such hectic schedules.

Cultural Notes for 日程

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese business culture, having a clear 日程 is crucial for meetings and events. Punctuality and well-structured schedules reflect professionalism and respect for others' time.

Frequently Asked Questions about 日程

You can say '我的日程很满' (Wǒ de rìchéng hěn mǎn), meaning 'My schedule is very full.'