Days of the Week in Chinese | 星期 vs 周 vs 礼拜

Learn how to say Monday–Sunday in Chinese and talk about schedules like a native. We’ll cover 星期 / 周 / 礼拜 forms, how to ask “今天星期几？”, common abbreviations (周一/周二…), and useful phrases for weekdays, weekends, last/this/next week. Perfect for HSK 1–2 and total beginners.

What you’ll learn

The pattern: 星期/周/礼拜 + 一、二、三、四、五、六、天/日

Ask & answer: 今天星期几？— 今天星期三。

星期天 vs 星期日 (both mean Sunday)

Abbreviations: 周一、周二… and casual usage

Key vocab: 周末、工作日、上(个)星期、这(个)星期、下(个)星期

Scheduling phrases: 我们星期六见。/ 从周一到周五

Quick examples

今天星期几？— 今天星期一。
Jīntiān xīngqī jǐ? — Jīntiān xīngqī yī.

周末你做什么？— 我周末休息。
Zhōumò nǐ zuò shénme? — Wǒ zhōumò xiūxi.

我们星期六见！
Wǒmen xīngqīliù jiàn!

他从周一到周五上班。
Tā cóng zhōuyī dào zhōuwǔ shàngbān.

Suggested chapters (adjust to your video)

00:00 Intro
01:00 The pattern: 星期/周/礼拜 + 一～日/天
03:40 Ask “今天星期几？”
05:30 Sunday options: 天 vs 日
07:00 Abbreviations: 周一/周二…
08:30 Week talk: 上周 / 这周 / 下周
10:00 Weekday vs weekend: 工作日 / 周末
11:30 Schedule phrases & mini dialogue
13:30 Practice & quick quiz
15:00 Wrap-up

Who this is for

Beginners (HSK 1–2), travelers, and anyone building everyday Chinese.

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