How to say “update” in Chinese

更新

gēngxīn

update

verb · HSK 5 · topic “Gadgets and the internet”

“Update” in Chinese is 更新, gēng xīn: the meaning, a recording of how it sounds, the characters stroke by stroke and examples.

How to pronounce it

更新 is read gēng xīn: 2 syllables. The tone is part of the word: with another melody you get another word, or just a jumble of sounds.

gēng — 1st tonehigh and level, like a long note

xīn — 1st tonehigh and level, like a long note

How to write it

更

gèng — even more

Its second reading is gēng, “change”.

新

xīn — new

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 “更新”.

Examples

Sentences from the course lessons with 更新. Tap the sound icon to listen.

你的手机系统该更新了。nǐdeshǒujīxìtǒnggāigēngxīnleIt's time to update your phone's system.
地图会实时更新路况。dìtúhuìshíshígēngxīnlùkuàngThe map updates traffic conditions in real time.

More words from the lesson “Programs and apps”

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Frequently asked questions

How do you say “update” in Chinese?

“Update” in Chinese is 更新, pinyin gēngxīn.

What does 更新 mean?

更新 (gēngxīn) means “update”.

How do you write 更新?

更新 is 2 characters: 更 (gèng) — even more; 新 (xīn) — new. The stroke order of each one is shown step by step on this page.

How do you pronounce 更新?

更新 is read gēngxīn. Tones: gēng — first tone, xīn — first tone. The page has a native speaker recording.

“update” in the lesson “Programs and apps”

This word is from the topic “Gadgets and the internet” of HSK 5. 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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