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日期 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
日期rìqīdateHSK 4, t, rank #3934, Easy
日期rìqī>个[gè]HSK 4, t, rank #3934, Easy
rìqī(ri4qi1) T4
  1. 1date
  2. 2>个[gè]
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March 24, 2026
日期rìqī(ri4qi1)

日期 refers to the specific day of the month in the calendar system. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, such as scheduling events, writing letters, and specifying deadlines. Understanding how to use this term is essential for navigating daily life in a Chinese-speaking environment.

Frequency#3934DifficultyEasy
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the specific date can hold significant importance, especially in relation to festivals, family gatherings, and business dealings. For instance, the Lunar New Year date varies each year and is crucial for celebrations.

Memory Tip

Think of 日期 as '日' (sun) and '期' (period). Imagine the sun shining on a calendar period, illuminating the exact date. The pronunciation 'ri4 qi1' can be remembered by picturing the 'ri' as the sun rising on a new day, marking a fresh date.

Meanings of 日期

rìqī(ri4qi1)
1date
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About 日期

日期Simplified
—Strokes
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时间词time word (t.)Part of Speech
#3934Frequency Rank
个Measure Word
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L4ElementaryTOCFLL1HSKKL1CEFRA1

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AI Study Notes for 日期

Quick Contrast

日期 (rìqī) vs 时间 (shíjiān) — use 日期 when referring specifically to a calendar date, while 时间 denotes a more general concept of time.

Memory Mnemonic

Think of 日期 as '日' (sun) and '期' (period). Imagine the sun shining on a calendar period, illuminating the exact date. The pronunciation 'ri4 qi1' can be remembered by picturing the 'ri' as the sun rising on a new day, marking a fresh date.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 日期 with 时候 (shíhòu), which refers to a time period rather than a specific date. It's commonly used in both formal documents and casual conversation. Remember to use the correct measure word 个 (gè) when counting dates.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 5 word, 日期 connects to other time-related vocabulary like 星期 (xīngqī - week) and 年 (nián - year). Focus on practicing how to ask and discuss dates in various contexts, such as making plans or setting appointments.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the specific date can hold significant importance, especially in relation to festivals, family gatherings, and business dealings. For instance, the Lunar New Year date varies each year and is crucial for celebrations.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly use 日期 when referring to time, leading to confusion. For example, saying '我想知道你的日期' (Wǒ xiǎng zhīdào nǐ de rìqī - I want to know your date) when they actually mean 'time' is incorrect. Instead, use '时间' (shíjiān) for time.

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Component Characters

日rìsun
HSK 14 strokes日
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期qīperiod
HSK 412 strokes月
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Grammar Patterns of 日期

日期 carries 2 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.

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超市将于节____间举行优惠活动，至于详细情况，可上网查看。

The supermarket will hold promotional events during the holiday; as for details, you can check online.

Example Sentences for 日期 (10)

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卡翁达总统兑现了他的承诺，宣布了全民公决的日期。

kǎ wēng dá zǒng tǒng duì xiàn le tā de chéng nuò， ， xuān bù le quán mín gōng jué de rì。

President Kaunda fulfilled his promise of announcing a date for the referendum.
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选举日期必须提前两个月。

xuǎn jǔ rì qī bì xū tí qián liǎng gè yuè。

The election date had to be brought forward by two months.
3
我们从未商定好日期。

wǒ mén cóng wèi shāng dìng hǎo rì qī。

We never agreed a date.
4
截止日期之后报名参赛的人将不予考虑。

jié zhǐ rì qī zhī hòu bào míng cān sài de rén jiāng bù yú kǎo lǜ。

Any entry arriving after the closing date will not be considered.
5
约定的日期没到，你不能把钱要回去。

yuē dìng de rì qī méi dào， ， nǐ bù néng bǎ qián yào huí。

You cannot ask for your money back before the agreed date.
6
乐队已把去利兹的日期提前至10月27号。

lè duì yǐ bǎ qù lì zī de rì qī tí qián zhì10 1027 yuè。

The band have moved forward their Leeds date to October
7
登记表显示他的出生日期是1979年8月2号。

dēng jì biǎo xiǎn shì tā de chū shēng rì qī shì1979 19798 nián2 8。

The registration form showed his date of birth as August 2,
8
老些的机器需要下载软件补丁来修改日期。

lǎo xiē de jī qì xū yào xià zǎi ruǎn jiàn bǔ dīng lái xiū gǎi rì qī。

Older machines will need a software patch to be loaded to correct the date.
9
比赛本应另择日期。

bǐ sài běn yīng lìng zé rì qī。

The competition should have been rescheduled for a later date.
10
检查员很尽职地在一本大红册子上记下了日期。

jiǎn chá yuán hěn jìn zhí dì zài yī běn dà hóng cè zǐ shàng jì xià le rì qī。

The inspector dutifully recorded the date in a large red book.

Cultural Notes for 日期

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, the specific date can hold significant importance, especially in relation to festivals, family gatherings, and business dealings. For instance, the Lunar New Year date varies each year and is crucial for celebrations.

Frequently Asked Questions about 日期

You can say '今天是几号？' (Jīntiān shì jǐ hào?), which means 'What date is it today?'.