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HSK 1 word · noun

星期

xīngqī

week

Stroke order

See how to write 星期

Watch the animation, then write the character yourself — stroke order matters for speed and recognition.

123456789

9 strokes

123456789101112

12 strokes

Example sentence

今天星期一。

Jīntiān xīngqī yī.

Today is Monday.

More sentences with 星期

今天星期一。

Jīntiān xīngqī yī.

Today is Monday.

Character breakdown

sun

+

born

=

star

Stars are born (生) from the sun's (日) light.

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Frequently asked questions about 星期

What does 星期 mean?
星期 (xīngqī) means "week" in English. It is an HSK 1 vocabulary word.
How many strokes does 星 have?
星 has 9 strokes. Follow the stroke order diagram above to write it correctly.
Which HSK level is 星期 in?
星期 is part of the HSK 1 word list, so it belongs to the beginner vocabulary band taught in the daily lessons.