第一次

第一次 means 'first time' or 'the first occurrence.' It refers to the initial instance of an event, action, or experience. Unlike 'first,' which can be a noun or adjective, 第一次 is primarily used as a noun in Chinese.

The character 第 (dì) means 'order' or 'sequence,' 一 (yī) means 'one,' and 次 (cì) means 'time' or 'occasion.' Together, they form a phrase that literally translates to 'first time.'

第一次 is commonly used in daily conversation to describe new experiences, such as trying something for the first time or meeting someone for the first time. It often carries a sense of novelty and significance, and is frequently used in both formal and informal contexts.