Meaning of 日子
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- day
- a (calendar) date
- days of one's life
How to use 日子
日子 can mean a specific date, often an important one, or more broadly the way someone is living. It is common in phrases like 过日子 (guò rìzi, to live one's life). Example: 我们的日子越来越好了。(Wǒmen de rìzi yuè lái yuè hǎo le.) Our life is getting better and better.
日 (rì) is the sun, and the sun rising and setting marks one day. Add the noun suffix 子 (zi) and you get 日子, the days that make up your life.
Common mistake: Learners often say 日子 with a full third tone on 子. It should be neutral and light: rìzi, like 桌子 (zhuōzi) and 房子 (fángzi). Also, for filling in a date on a form, use 日期 (rìqī), not 日子.
日子 in example sentences
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日 rì · sun · 4 strokes
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子 zi · noun suffix · 3 strokes
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Related words
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Questions about 日子
What does 日子 mean?
日子 (rìzi) means "day; a (calendar) date" and is used as a noun.
How do you write 日子?
日子 is made of 2 characters: 日 (4 strokes), 子 (3 strokes). That is 7 strokes in total.
Is 日子 an HSK word?
Yes. 日子 is on the HSK 2 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
What is the difference between 日子 and 日期?
日期 (rìqī) is a neutral, formal word for a calendar date, like on a ticket or document. 日子 is more spoken and often carries feeling, such as a special day or one's life in general.
How do I say a lucky or special day with 日子?
You can say 好日子 (hǎo rìzi), a good or auspicious day, often used for weddings. For example, 今天是个好日子 (Jīntiān shì ge hǎo rìzi) means today is a great day.