第一 dì yī
“first; number one; primary”
numeralHSK 2
新HSK等级2025 HSK 3.0 syllabus level
No exact written-form entry for 第一 was found in our transcription of the 2025 exam syllabus. This does not establish a level for compounds, variants or unlisted uses.
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用法How to use 第一
第一 means “first” and is used before a measure word or noun to show order, as in 第一次, 第一课, and 第一排. A common pattern is 第 + number + measure word/noun, with 第一 marking the first item.
例句Example sentences
- 这是我第一次来中国。zhè shì wǒ dì yī cì lái zhōng guó.This is my first time coming to China.
- 第一课不太难。dì yī kè bú tài nán.The first lesson isn't too hard.
- 他的座位在第一排。tā de zuò wèi zài dì yī pái.His seat is in the first row.
常见错误Common mistakes
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✗我第一来中国。
✓我第一次来中国。
第一 must be followed by a measure word or noun such as 次 when it modifies an action; it cannot directly modify a verb.