How to say “size” in Chinese
size, dimensions
“Size” in Chinese is 尺寸, chǐ cùn: the meaning, a recording of how it sounds, the characters stroke by stroke and examples.
How to pronounce it
尺寸 is read chǐ cùn: 2 syllables. The tone is part of the word: with another melody you get another word, or just a jumble of sounds.
How to write it
An old unit of length — about a third of a meter.
A hand with a mark at the wrist. Hints at the reading of 村 cūn.
Strokes go in order: top to bottom and left to right, horizontal before vertical. Tap a character to open its page, with the strokes shown large and the words it appears in. To train your hand, print a handwriting sheet for “尺寸”.
Examples
Sentences from the course lessons with 尺寸. Tap the sound icon to listen.
- 这个尺寸不合适zhègechǐcùnbùhéshìThis size doesn't fit.
More words from the lesson “Down jacket and size”
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “size” in Chinese?
“Size” in Chinese is 尺寸, pinyin chǐcùn.
What does 尺寸 mean?
尺寸 (chǐcùn) means “size, dimensions”.
How do you write 尺寸?
尺寸 is 2 characters: 尺 (chǐ) — unit of length; ruler; 寸 (cùn) — cun (unit of length). The stroke order of each one is shown step by step on this page.
How do you pronounce 尺寸?
尺寸 is read chǐcùn. Tones: chǐ — third tone, cùn — fourth tone. The page has a native speaker recording.
“size” in the lesson “Down jacket and size”
This word is from the topic “Things and shopping” of HSK 6. In the lesson you hear it in a dialogue, build a sentence with it and say it out loud. Start for free, no sign-up needed.
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