其次

qí cì

HSK 2.0 Level 4 HSK 3.0 Level 4 Pronoun Uncommon

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Definitions

1. next
2. secondly

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Word relationships

Counterparts

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• 首先 shǒu xiān 首先 shǒu xiān first (of all) 在列举时首先与其次搭配使用: first (of all)

Related words

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• 最后 zuì hòu 最后 zuì hòu final 在序列中表示最终项: final

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Used in sequences after 首先 (firstly); not for immediate next actions (use 然后 or 接着 instead).

Example Sentences

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首先，我没时间； 其次 ，我没钱。

Firstly, I don't have time; secondly, I don't have money.

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Words Containing 其次

• 退而求其次 退而求其次 tuì ér qiú qí cì: to settle for second best

Child Words of 其次

• 其 其 qí: his
• 次 次 cì: next in sequence