How do you say "My first time" in Simplified Chinese?

"My first time" in Simplified Chinese is "我第一次". This phrase is commonly used in China.

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How to Say ‘My first time’ in Simplified Chinese

Q: What does "我第一次" mean in English?

"我第一次" means "My first time" in English. Usage tip: [第一次] is "first time," and Chinese often says possession directly: [我第一次] = "my first time." You can swap the number: [第二次] "second time."

我第一次

wǒ dì yī cì

[wǒ dì yī cì]

💬 Usage Tip: [第一次] is "first time," and Chinese often says possession directly: [我第一次] = "my first time." You can swap the number: [第二次] "second time."

Phrase Breakdown

我

wǒ

[wǒ]

The speaker themselves.

Example

我的酒杯在哪里？

Where is my glass?

第一

dì yī

[dì yī]

first

Refers to the first in order or rank.

Example

这是我第一次跳舞。

This is my first time dancing.

次

cì

[cì]

time

A point or period in time.

Example

这是我第二次。

This is my second time.

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