How is 指数 pronounced?

指数 is pronounced “zhǐ shù” in pinyin.

What HSK level is 指数?

指数 belongs to HSK 6 in the HSK 3.0 vocabulary.

HSK 6noun

指数

Traditional: 指數

zhǐ shù

指数 (zhǐ shù) means “(numerical, statistical) index; (math.) exponent; index; exponential (function, growth)”. It is an HSK 6 Chinese word (traditional 指數) in the HSK 3.0 vocabulary.

How to write 指数

Practice each character:

指数

Example

今天的空气质量指数很高。

Jīntiān de kōngqì zhìliàng zhǐshù hěn gāo.

Today's air quality index is very high.

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Frequently asked questions

What does 指数 mean?: 指数 (zhǐ shù) means “(numerical, statistical) index; (math.) exponent; index; exponential (function, growth)”. It is an HSK 6 word.
How is 指数 pronounced?: 指数 is pronounced “zhǐ shù” in pinyin.
What HSK level is 指数?: 指数 belongs to HSK 6 in the HSK 3.0 vocabulary.

Updated: 2026-07-18