初级

初级 means 'beginner level' or 'elementary'. It is used to describe something that is at the initial stage of learning or development, typically in educational or skill-based contexts.

The character 初 (chū) means 'beginning' or 'initial', while 级 (jí) refers to a 'level' or 'grade'. Together, they form a term that describes the first stage of a process or learning path.

初级 is commonly used in education, language learning, and professional training. For example, you might see it in phrases like 初级课程 (beginner course) or 初级教师 (beginner teacher). It is also used in everyday conversation to describe someone's skill level, such as 初级水平 (beginner level).