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星期一
xīng qī yī
What does "星期一" mean in English?
Monday今天是星期一。
Today is Monday.
How to use "星期一" correctly: definitions and examples in English?
formal
The first day of the week in the Gregorian calendar.
我每个星期一都去健身房。
I go to the gym every Monday.
下个星期一我们开会。
We have a meeting next Monday.
In Chinese, 星期一 is always the first day of the week (Monday), unlike some cultures where the week starts on Sunday.
Pro Tip
Remembering the order of days
The weekdays in Chinese follow the order: 星期一 (Monday), 星期二 (Tuesday), ..., 星期日/天 (Sunday).
Word Origin
星期 (xīng qī) means 'week' and 一 (yī) means 'one,' indicating the first day of the week.
Usage Notes
In spoken Chinese, 星期一 is often shortened to 周一 (zhōu yī), especially in formal contexts.
Word Breakdown
星
star
root期
period
root一
one
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