How do you say "Tuesday" in Chinese?

In Chinese, "Tuesday" is 星期二 (xīng qī èr). It is a noun.

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星期二 (pinyin: xīng qī èr) is written using Chinese characters (Hanzi).

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Questions about 星期二

How do you pronounce 星期二?

星期二 is romanised as xīng qī èr in Chinese. This pinyin gives you an approximate pronunciation for English speakers. Listen to the audio on this page for the native pronunciation.

How is 星期二 written in Chinese?

星期二 is written using Chinese characters (Hanzi). The pinyin is xīng qī èr. Learning to read Chinese characters (Hanzi) takes time, but Noun Town teaches vocabulary through gameplay so the writing becomes familiar through repeated exposure.

Is 星期二 formal or casual?

星期二 is a common noun used in everyday Chinese speech. The level of formality in a sentence comes from the surrounding words and grammatical forms rather than from this word alone.

This word is part of the vocabulary taught in the Chinese language learning game Noun Town, where words are introduced through play rather than memorisation.