星期六
xīngqīliù
Saturday
星期六 (xīngqīliù) is the standard way to say Saturday in Mandarin Chinese. It follows the common pattern of 星期 (week) plus a number, with 六 meaning “six.”
What does 星期六 (xīngqīliù) mean?
星期六 (xīngqīliù) means “saturday” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “week six.”
When to use it
Neutral and widely used in all contexts. For a slightly more casual or regional alternative, you can use 礼拜六 (lǐbàiliù). Another common, slightly more formal or written alternative is 周六 (zhōuliù).
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “sing-chee-LYOH.” The first two syllables are high and level, and the last syllable is a falling tone.
Other ways to say it
- 礼拜六lǐbàiliùSaturday (casual/regional)
- 周六zhōuliùSaturday (slightly more formal/written)
- 周末zhōumòweekend
Examples
我星期六要去北京。
wǒ xīngqīliù yào qù Běijīng.
I am going to Beijing on Saturday.
你星期六有空吗？
nǐ xīngqīliù yǒu kòng ma?
Are you free on Saturday?
我们通常在周六看电影。
wǒmen tōngcháng zài zhōuliù kàn diànyǐng.
We usually watch movies on Saturdays.
Pro tip: The days of the week follow a simple pattern: 星期 (xīngqī) + number (一 to 六 for Monday to Saturday), and 星期日 or 星期天 for Sunday.
Related phrases
星期四 · Thursday星期五 · Friday月份 · Months
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