千米
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Meaning: kilometer
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千米
千米 is the Chinese term for 'kilometer,' a unit of length equal to 1,000 meters. It is commonly used in everyday life and official contexts to measure distances, especially in transportation, geography, and sports.
The character 千 (qiān) means 'thousand,' and 米 (mǐ) means 'meter.' Together, they literally translate to 'a thousand meters,' which directly corresponds to the metric system's kilometer. This structure reflects the systematic way Chinese often constructs numerical units.
Kilometers are widely used in China for road signs, maps, and travel planning. Understanding 千米 helps learners grasp distance measurements and navigate real-life situations, such as reading maps or discussing travel routes.
Example Sentences
从这里到火车站有五千米。
It is five kilometers from here to the train station.
他每天跑步十千米来保持健康。
He runs ten kilometers every day to stay healthy.