How is 第 pronounced?

第 is pronounced “dì” in pinyin.

What HSK level is 第?

第 belongs to HSK 1 in the HSK 3.0 vocabulary.

How do you write 第?

Follow the stroke-order animation above; 第 is written using standard stroke order. Practice it in the writing trainer.

HSK 1numeral

第

dì

第 (dì) means “(prefix indicating ordinal number, as in 六 "sixth"); (literary) grades in which successful candidates in the imperial examinations were placed; (old) residence of a high official; (literary) but; however; (literary) only; just”. It is an HSK 1 Chinese character in the HSK 3.0 vocabulary.

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Example

这是第三次见面。

Zhè shì dì sān cì jiànmiàn.

This is the third time we meet.

Words containing 第

第一dì yīfirst; most important; primary; foremost 第二dì èrsecond; number two; next; secondary

More HSK 1 vocabulary

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Frequently asked questions

What does 第 mean?: 第 (dì) means “(prefix indicating ordinal number, as in 六 "sixth"); (literary) grades in which successful candidates in the imperial examinations were placed; (old) residence of a high official; (literary) but; however; (literary) only; just”. It is an HSK 1 word.
How is 第 pronounced?: 第 is pronounced “dì” in pinyin.
What HSK level is 第?: 第 belongs to HSK 1 in the HSK 3.0 vocabulary.
How do you write 第?: Follow the stroke-order animation above; 第 is written using standard stroke order. Practice it in the writing trainer.

Updated: 2026-07-18