How common it is
初级 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
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Pronunciation focus
Say chūjí slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
初级表示最开始的阶段。
chū jí biǎo shì zuì kāi shǐ de jiē duàn。
初级 means the beginning level or stage.
Context note
初级常用于学习、技能和等级。
chū jí cháng yòng yú xué xí 、 jì néng hé děng jí。
It is often used for learning, skills, and levels.
5 examples
这是初级课程。
zhè shì chū jí kè chéng。
This is a beginner-level course.
初级班很适合新手。
chū jí bān hěn shì hé xīn shǒu。
The beginner class is suitable for newcomers.
他在学初级中文。
tā zài xué chū jí zhōng wén。
He is learning beginner Chinese.
初级阶段要打好基础。
chū jí jiē duàn yào dǎ hǎo jī chǔ。
At the beginner stage, you need to build a good foundation.
这本书适合初级学习者。
zhè běn shū shì hé chū jí xué xí zhě。
This book is suitable for beginner learners.
5 mini stories
老师给大家安排了初级练习。
lǎo shī gěi dà jiā ān pái le chū jí liàn xí。
The teacher arranged beginner exercises for everyone.
她从初级开始学习画画。
tā cóng chū jí kāi shǐ xué xí huà huà。
She started learning painting from the beginner level.
初级内容虽然简单，但很重要。
chū jí nèi róng suī rán jiǎn dān， dàn hěn zhòng yào。
Beginner content is simple, but very important.
这堂课是初级班的第一课。
zhè táng kè shì chū jí bān de dì yī kè。
This lesson is the first lesson of the beginner class.
初级水平不代表不能进步。
chū jí shuǐ píng bú dài biǎo bù néng jìn bù。
Beginner level does not mean you cannot improve.