English–Chinese
“index” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinzhǐ shù
Example
这个月的物价指数又上升了。zhè ge yuè de wù jià zhǐ shù yòu shàng shēng le
The price index rose again this month.
How to say “index” in Chinese
“Index” in Chinese is 指数 (zhǐ shù).
A compact number that uses a chosen base to show change or repeated multiplication.
Example sentences with 指数
股票指数今天收盘下跌了。gǔ piào zhǐ shù jīn tiān shōu pán xià diē le
The stock index fell at the close today.
Tips for using 指数
- For economic figures, the base period is essential: 100 is the usual starting point, so 120 means 20 percent above that base, not necessarily 20 percent more than the previous month.