HSK 1·Days of week
Days of the Week in Chinese
Learn Monday to Sunday, today, tomorrow, and weekend in Mandarin.
Useful phrases
今天星期几？
Jīntiān xīngqī jǐ?
What day is today?
今天星期一。
Jīntiān xīngqī yī.
Today is Monday.
周末你忙吗？
Zhōumò nǐ máng ma?
Are you busy this weekend?
How to use this pattern
Days use “星期 + number”. Sunday can be “星期天” or “星期日”.
Practice routine
Ask yourself “今天星期几？” every day and answer in a full sentence.
Common mistake
“星期几” asks day of the week, not calendar date.
FAQ
Is 周末 the same as Sunday?
No. 周末 usually includes Saturday and Sunday.
Should I say 星期日 or 星期天?
Both work. 星期天 is more conversational.
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