日期 (rì qī) — date (calendar day)

Definition

日期 means a specific calendar date (day/month/year), as in a date of birth or appointment. Unlike 日子, it focuses on the calendar day itself, not on daily life or time passing.

noun
date (calendar day)
Measure word ·

Examples

  • 日期
    Qǐng gào sù wǒ nǐ de chū shēng rì qī.
    Please tell me your date of birth.
  • 日期
    Zhè ge rì qī shì xīng qī jǐ?
    What day of the week is this date?
  • 日期
    Wǒ men dìng gè rì qī jiàn miàn ba.
    Let's set a date to meet.

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