English–Chinese
“elementary” in Chinese
How to say “elementary” in Chinese
“Elementary” in Chinese is 初级 (chū jí).
An early layer of a skill, before the more advanced layers.
Example sentences with 初级
作为初级学员，你应该先掌握常用问候语。zuò wéi chū jí xué yuán nǐ yīng gāi xiān zhǎng wò cháng yòng wèn hòu yǔ
As an elementary learner, you should first master commonly used greetings.
Tips for using 初级
- For English-speaking learners, elementary can sometimes suggest primary school, while this Chinese adjective is a neutral label for an entry stage in a subject or skill.
Other Chinese words for “elementary”
我参加了初等汉语课程。wǒ cān jiā le chū děng hàn yǔ kè chéng
I took an elementary Chinese course.