星期四
xīngqī sì
Thursday
星期四 (xīngqīsì) is the standard way to say Thursday in Mandarin Chinese. It literally means “week four” because the days of the week are numbered from one to six, with Sunday often being the starting point or a special case.
What does 星期四 (xīngqī sì) mean?
星期四 (xīngqī sì) means “thursday” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “week four.”
When to use it
Neutral and widely used in all contexts. While 星期四 is common, you might also hear 周四 (zhōusì) or 礼拜四 (lǐbàisì) in daily conversation, especially in certain regions.
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “shing-chee-SUH.” The first two syllables are level, and the last syllable has a falling tone.
Other ways to say it
- 周四zhōu sìThursday (common alternative)
- 礼拜四lǐbài sìThursday (regional alternative)
- 星期几xīngqī jǐwhat day of the week?
Examples
我们星期四开会。
wǒmen xīngqī sì kāihuì.
We have a meeting on Thursday.
星期四是我的生日。
xīngqī sì shì wǒ de shēngrì.
Thursday is my birthday.
你星期四有空吗？
nǐ xīngqī sì yǒukòng ma?
Are you free on Thursday?
Pro tip: The days of the week in Chinese are typically formed by adding numbers (一, 二, 三, 四, 五, 六) to 星期 (xīngqī), with 星期天 (xīngqītiān) or 星期日 (xīngqīrì) for Sunday.
Related phrases
星期二 · Tuesday星期三 · Wednesday星期五 · Friday
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