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noun HSK 4
chéng xù
procedure · program (computer) · process · sequence

Meaning

程序 refers to an ordered sequence of steps or operations. It commonly means 'procedure' in administrative or legal contexts, or 'program' when talking about computer software. The word emphasizes following a systematic, step-by-step approach to accomplish something.

Usage

程序 is used in both formal and technical contexts. In computing, it specifically means software programs or code. In administrative settings, it refers to bureaucratic procedures or protocols. Native speakers often use 法律程序 (legal procedures) or 办理程序 (handling procedures) in official contexts.

Examples

  1. 01
    他是一名程序员，每天都在写程序。
    Tā shì yī míng chéng xù yuán, měi tiān dōu zài xiě chéng xù.
    He is a programmer who writes programs every day.
  2. 02
    申请签证需要按照正规程序办理。
    Shēn qǐng qiān zhèng xū yào àn zhào zhèng guī chéng xù bàn lǐ.
    Applying for a visa needs to be handled according to proper procedures.

Characters

Measure words

  • 个gè一个程序
  • 套tào一套程序

Common collocations

  • 电脑程序
    diàn nǎo chéng xù
    computer program
  • 法律程序
    fǎ lǜ chéng xù
    legal procedure
  • 办理程序
    bàn lǐ chéng xù
    handling procedure
  • 按照程序
    àn zhào chéng xù
    according to procedure

Antonyms

Origin

程 originally meant 'measure' or 'standard,' while 序 means 'order' or 'sequence.' Together they form a compound meaning 'regulated sequence' or 'standard order.'

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