第
第 HSK 1 準備級 1 · Novice 1
- (prefix indicating ordinal number, as in 第六 "sixth")
- (literary) grades in which successful candidates in the imperial examinations were placed
- (old) residence of a high official
- (literary) but; however
- (literary) only; just
Stroke order
Practice writing
Draw 第 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.
Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.
Character breakdown
Example sentences
- 我是第一。 I'm first.
- 生活第一！ Life first!
- 你是第一。 You're the first.
- 第二個吧。 I'd say the second one.
- 這是第一次。 This is the first time.
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