节目 meaning in English
(TV or radio) program; show; item; act; segment; number (on the program of a concert, variety show or cultural event)
Meaning of 节目
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- (TV or radio) program; show
- item; act; segment; number (on the program of a concert, variety show or cultural event)
- a planned activity (in one's schedule)
Measure word: 場|场,項|项,臺|台,套,檔|档
How to use 节目
节目 is the everyday word for a TV or radio program and for each act in a performance or event. It often appears with 看 (kàn, watch) or 表演 (biǎoyǎn, perform). Example: 你喜欢看什么电视节目？(Nǐ xǐhuan kàn shénme diànshì jiémù?) What TV shows do you like to watch?
节 (jié) means a section or segment, like a joint on a bamboo stalk, and 目 (mù) is an eye or an item on a list. A 节目 is one section of a show that you watch with your eyes, or one item on the program.
Common mistake: Learners often mix up 节目 (jiémù) with 节日 (jiérì, holiday) because 目 and 日 look alike. Remember that 目 has two lines inside and 日 has only one.
节目 in example sentences
Real sentences from the Tatoeba project, with pinyin and English.
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节 jié · joint · 5 strokes
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目 mù · eye · 5 strokes
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Related words
Words that share a character with 节目.
| 目的 | mùdì | purpose; aim; goal; target; objective |
| 节日 | jiérì | holiday; festival |
| 音节 | yīnjié | syllable |
| 春节 | Chūnjié | Spring Festival (Chinese New Year) |
| 目标 | mùbiāo | target; goal |
| 目前 | mùqián | at the present time; currently |
| 题目 | tímù | subject; title; topic; exercise or exam question (CL:道[dao4]) |
| 节约 | jiéyuē | to economize; to conserve (resources) |
| 项目 | xiàngmù | item; project; (sports) event |
| 细节 | xìjié | details; particulars |
| 季节 | jìjié | time; season |
| 节省 | jiéshěng | saving; to save |
Questions about 节目
What does 节目 mean?
节目 (jiémù) means "(TV or radio) program; show; item; act; segment; number (on the program of a concert, variety show or cultural event)" and is used as a noun.
How do you write 节目?
节目 is made of 2 characters: 节 (5 strokes), 目 (5 strokes). That is 10 strokes in total.
Is 节目 an HSK word?
Yes. 节目 is on the HSK 2 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
How is 节目 written in traditional Chinese?
In traditional characters, 节目 is written 節目.
What measure word is used with 节目?
The most common measure word is 个 (gè), as in 一个节目 (yí ge jiémù). For a single act in a performance you may also hear 一档节目 (yí dàng jiémù) for a TV series slot.
Can 节目 mean plans or activities in daily life?
Yes. In casual speech, 今天晚上有什么节目？(Jīntiān wǎnshang yǒu shénme jiémù?) means "What are your plans tonight?" It sounds light and friendly.