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面积 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
面积miànjīarea (of a floor, piece of land etc)HSK 5, n, rank #11389, Medium
面积miànjīsurface areaHSK 5, n, rank #11389, Medium
面积miànjītract of landHSK 5, n, rank #11389, Medium
miànjī(mian4ji1) T4
  1. 1area (of a floor, piece of land etc)
  2. 2surface area
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March 24, 2026
面积(面積)miànjī(mian4ji1)

面积 refers to the measurement of a surface or a given space, such as the area of a floor or a piece of land. It is commonly used in mathematical, architectural, and real estate contexts to express how much space is contained within certain boundaries.

Frequency#11389DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note

In Chinese real estate, the concept of 面积 is crucial, as property prices are often discussed in terms of the area of the home or land, reflecting the importance of space in urban living.

Memory Tip

Think of the character 面 (miàn), which means 'face' or 'surface,' combined with 积 (jī), which suggests 'accumulation' or 'area.' Imagine a flat surface (面) accumulating space (积) beneath it, helping you recall both the meaning and pronunciation of 面积.

Meanings of 面积

miànjī(mian4ji1)
1area (of a floor, piece of land etc)
2surface area
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About 面积

面积Simplified
面積Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#11389Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2

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AI Study Notes for 面积

Quick Contrast

面积 (area) vs 体积 (volume) — use 面积 when referring to a two-dimensional measurement, while 体积 is for three-dimensional space.

Memory Mnemonic

Think of the character 面 (miàn), which means 'face' or 'surface,' combined with 积 (jī), which suggests 'accumulation' or 'area.' Imagine a flat surface (面) accumulating space (积) beneath it, helping you recall both the meaning and pronunciation of 面积.

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 面积 with 体积 (tǐjī), which means 'volume.' Remember that 面积 is specifically for flat surfaces. It is typically used in both formal and informal contexts but is more common in academic or technical discussions.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 5 vocabulary word, 面积 connects with other spatial terms, such as 长度 (chángdù, 'length') and 宽度 (kuāndù, 'width'). Students should focus on understanding how to calculate and describe areas in different contexts, reinforcing their mathematical vocabulary.

Cultural Note

In Chinese real estate, the concept of 面积 is crucial, as property prices are often discussed in terms of the area of the home or land, reflecting the importance of space in urban living.

Common Mistakes

Learners may mistakenly use 面积 to refer to volume or dimensions instead of surface area. For example, saying '这个房子的面积是100立方米' (This house's area is 100 cubic meters) is incorrect; it should be '体积' (volume) instead.

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Component Characters

面miànface
HSK 29 strokes面
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积jīto amass
HSK 710 strokes禾
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Grammar Patterns of 面积

面积 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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他的头骨做过大____的矫形手术。

He has received extensive corrective surgery to his skull.

Example Sentences for 面积 (10)

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他的头骨做过大面积的矫形手术。

tā de tóu gǔ zuò guò dà miàn jī de jiǎo xíng shǒu shù。

He has received extensive corrective surgery to his skull.
2
量一下温室的建筑面积再将它除以6。

liáng yī xià wēn shì de jiàn zhù miàn jī zài jiāng tā chú yǐ6。

Measure the floor area of the greenhouse and divide it by six.
3
该遗址位于东辽河沿岸,面积2万余平方米.

gāi yí zhǐ wèi yú dōng liáo hé yán àn, , miàn2 jī 2 wàn yú píng.

The site, distributed over 2000 m 2, is situated by the Dong Liao River.
4
他身上三度烧伤的面积达98%。

tā shēn shàng sān dù shāo shāng de miàn jī dá98%。

He suffered third-degree burns over 98 per cent of his body.
5
已开发土地的面积将从5.3%增加到6.9%。

yǐ kāi fā tǔ dì de miàn jī jiāng cóng5.3% 5.3% zēng jiā6.9%。

Developed land was to grow from 3% to 9%.
6
高速公路的实际覆盖面积还不到农村地区的0.1%。

gāo sù gōng lù de shí jì fù gài miàn jī huán bù dào nóng cūn dì qū de0.1%。

Motorways actually cover less than 1 percent of the countryside.
7
一块6米见方的地毯面积是36平方米.

yī kuài6 6 mǐ jiàn fāng de dì tǎn miàn jī36 shì 36 píng.

A carpet six metres square has an area of 36 square metres.
8
柔嘉打个面积一寸见方的大呵欠.

róu jiā dǎ gè miàn jī yī cùn jiàn fāng de dà hē qiàn.

She let out a big yawn a full inch square in area.
9
专家们正想方设法清除这片面积巨大的浮油。

zhuān jiā mén zhèng xiǎng fāng shè fǎ qīng chú zhè piàn miàn jī jù dà de fú yóu。

Experts are trying to devise ways to clean up the huge slick.
10
调查发现一层地下的横梁大面积腐烂。

tiáo chá fā xiàn yī céng dì xià de héng liáng dà miàn jī fǔ làn。

Investigations had revealed extensive rot in the beams under the ground floor.

Cultural Notes for 面积

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese real estate, the concept of 面积 is crucial, as property prices are often discussed in terms of the area of the home or land, reflecting the importance of space in urban living.

Frequently Asked Questions about 面积

You can say: '这块土地的面积是500平方米,' which means 'The area of this piece of land is 500 square meters.'