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注册 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
注册zhùcèto registerHSK 5, v, rank #4306, Hard
注册zhùcèto enrollHSK 5, v, rank #4306, Hard
zhùcè(zhu4ce4) T4
  1. 1to register
  2. 2to enroll
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March 24, 2026
注册(註冊)zhùcè(zhu4ce4)

The verb 注册 (zhu4 ce4) means 'to register' or 'to enroll.' It is commonly used in contexts such as registering for classes, signing up for events, or creating accounts online. This action often implies the formal process of providing necessary information to gain access or participate in something.

Frequency#4306DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In China, registering for classes or events is often a structured process requiring various documents, reflecting the importance of formal procedures in Chinese society. This is especially evident in educational and governmental contexts.

Memory Tip

Imagine a big 'Z' for 'zhu4' that looks like a zigzagging road leading to a gate labeled 'Registration.' To remember 'ce4,' think of 'see' as in 'I see my name on the registration list.' Visualize walking through that gate after signing up.

Meanings of 注册

zhùcè(zhu4ce4)
1to register
2to enroll
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About 注册

注册Simplified
註冊Traditional
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#4306Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2

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AI Study Notes for 注册

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登记 (dēngjì) - use 注册 (zhùcè) when referring specifically to formal registration processes, while 登记 (dēngjì) can imply a broader range of recording or registering.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a big 'Z' for 'zhu4' that looks like a zigzagging road leading to a gate labeled 'Registration.' To remember 'ce4,' think of 'see' as in 'I see my name on the registration list.' Visualize walking through that gate after signing up.

Usage Notes

Common mistakes include confusing 注册 with 申请 (shēn qǐng), which means 'to apply.' While both involve a formal process, 申请 is broader and includes seeking permission. Always use 注册 in contexts specifically related to signing up or enrolling.

HSK Study Tips

At HSK Level 5, students should connect 注册 with other words related to administration and formal processes, such as 申请 (apply) and 报名 (sign up). Focus on the nuances in usage and context to avoid confusion with similar terms.

Cultural Note

In China, registering for classes or events is often a structured process requiring various documents, reflecting the importance of formal procedures in Chinese society. This is especially evident in educational and governmental contexts.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 注册 with the more general term 报名, leading to incorrect usage in contexts like 'I want to 报名 for a class' when they should say '注册.' Remember, use 注册 when referring to formal registration.

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Component Characters

注zhùto inject
HSK 78 strokes氵
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册cèbook
HSK 55 strokes冂
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Grammar Patterns of 注册

注册 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 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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这艘船的____编号刻在前舱的左舷上。

Her official number is carved on the port side of the forecabin.

Example Sentences for 注册 (7)

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这艘船的注册编号刻在前舱的左舷上。

zhè sōu chuán de zhù cè biān hào kè zài qián cāng de zuǒ xián shàng。

Her official number is carved on the port side of the forecabin.
2
如果忘记了自己的注册账号就点击此链接。

rú guǒ wàng jì le zì jǐ de zhù cè zhàng hào jiù diǎn jī cǐ liàn jiē。

If you've forgotten your login ID, click this link.
3
到1922年，公学的注册学生数接近16,000。

dào1922 1922， nián ， gōng xué de zhù cè xué shēng shù16,000。

By 1922 the public schools had an enrolment of nearly 16,000 students.
4
他们于1927年4月7日在帕丁顿登记处注册结婚。

tā mén yú1927 19274 nián7 4 yuè 7 rì zài pà dīng dùn dēng jì chǔ zhù。

They were married on 7 April 1927 at Paddington Register Office.
5
8月份的注册人数突然暴涨，现在已经达到了年注册量的四分之一。

8 8 yuè fèn de zhù cè rén shù tū rán bào， zhǎng ， xiàn zài yǐ jīng dá dào le nián zhù cè liáng de sì fēn。

August registrations have gone ballistic, accounting now for a quarter of the annual total.
6
你必须在八月底前注册。

nǐ bì xū zài bā yuè dǐ qián zhù cè。

You need to enrol before the end of August.
7
林子中文学校成立于2003年秋,是一所在德州注册的 非盈利 机构.

lín zǐ zhōng wén xué xiào chéng lì yú2003 2003 nián, qiū , shì yī suǒ zài dé zhōu zhù cè de fēi yíng.

The Woodlands Chinese School is a registered non - profit organization.

Cultural Notes for 注册

🏮Cultural insight

In China, registering for classes or events is often a structured process requiring various documents, reflecting the importance of formal procedures in Chinese society. This is especially evident in educational and governmental contexts.

Frequently Asked Questions about 注册

注册 specifically refers to the formal act of registering, often involving official documentation, while 报名 is more informal and can simply mean to sign up.