English–Chinese
“first time” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinshǒu cì
Example
这是他的首次演出。zhè shì tā de shǒu cì yǎn chū
This is his first performance.
How to say “first time” in Chinese
“First time” in Chinese is 首次 (shǒu cì).
The first occurrence or occasion of an event, viewed as the starting point in its sequence.
Example sentences with 首次
该演员的首次亮相得到了好评。gāi yǎn yuán de shǒu cì liàng xiàng dé dào le hǎo píng
The actor's first appearance was well received.
Tips for using 首次
- For everyday conversation, 第一次 (dì yī cì, "the first time") is generally more natural than 首次 (shǒucì, "first time") when describing a personal experience.