首次

shǒu cì

HSK 3.0 Level 5 数量 Rare

Definitions

1. first
2. first time
3. for the first time

Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 再次 zài cì 再次 zài cì one more time once again: one more time

Related words

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• 初次 chū cì 初次 chū cì for the first time often used in formal or literary contexts: for the first time

Synonyms

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• 第一次 dì yī cì 第一次 dì yī cì the first time Emphasizes the occurrence of an event for the first time: the first time

Usage notes

Common mistakes

首次 is usually not used with 了 or 过, unlike 第一次.

Formality

首次 is more formal and often used in official or written contexts.

Example Sentences

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这是我 首次 来中国。

This is my first time coming to China.

这款新车将在下周的车展上 首次 亮相。

This new car will make its debut at next week's auto show.

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Words Containing 首次

• 首次公开招股 首次公开招股 shǒu cì gōng kāi zhāo gǔ: initial public offering (IPO)
• 首次注视时间 首次注视时间 shǒu cì zhù shì shí jiān: first fixation duration

Child Words of 首次

• 次 次 cì: next in sequence
• 首 首 shǒu: head