Definition
中级 (zhōng jí) means 'intermediate' and is used for levels in a graded system (courses, exams), forming a clear progression from 初级 (chū jí, beginner) to 高级 (gāo jí, advanced). 中等 (zhōng děng) is different: it describes a medium/average degree (e.g., size, income), not a step in a series.
adjective
intermediatemiddle level
Easily confused
- 终极zhōng jísound-alikeultimate; final (the highest or most extreme degree)
Examples
- 中级。Zhè běn zhōng jí shū hěn hǎo.This intermediate book is very good.
- 中级。Tā de Hànyǔ shì zhōng jí shuǐpíng.His Chinese is at an intermediate level.
- 中级。Wǒ tōngguò le zhōng jí kǎoshì.I passed the intermediate exam.
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