How do you say the numbers 1 to 10 in Chinese?
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How do you say the numbers 1 to 10 in Chinese?
Lesson 3: Numbers (1-10)
- 一 yī one.
- 二 èr. two.
- 三 sān. three.
- 四 sì four.
- 五 wǔ five.
- 六 liù six.
- 七 qī seven.
- 八 bā eight.
How do you say number 10 in Mandarin?
When you speak quickly, especially when sharing a phone number, use 幺 (yāo) – “one (1)” instead of 一 (yī) – “one (1)”. In Chinese, 一 (yī, “one (1)”) sounds too similar to 七 (qī, “seven (7)”), so it can get easily confused when speaking fast….Chinese Numbers 1-10.
| Number | Chinese Character | Pinyin |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 八 | bā |
| 9 | 九 | jiǔ |
| 10 | 十 | shí |
How do you read numbers in Mandarin?
Chinese numbers are easy to read and remember, but it still takes some practice to use them fluently in real life situations….Chinese Numbers Are Easier Than English Numbers.
| 0 | 零 | líng |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 一 （幺） | yī （yāo） |
| 2 | 二 （两） | èr （liǎng） |
| 3 | 三 | sān |
| 4 | 四 | sì |
How do you play Chinese numbers?
Study the sticks and then ask the scouts if they can tell you what number the sticks represent. After a few guesses, announce the number. Repeat this a few times, and some in the group may figure it out. If they do, allow them to drop the sticks and you guess the number.
How do you count all the way to 10 in Chinese?
To count to 10 in Mandarin Chinese, say “yī, èr, sān, sì, wŭ, liù, qī, bā, jiŭ, shí.” If you want to count higher than 10, say 10, or “shí,” followed by the second number.
Is it difficult to learn Mandarin?
Mandarin Chinese Interestingly, the hardest language to learn is also the most widely spoken native language in the world. Mandarin Chinese is challenging for a number of reasons. First and foremost, the writing system is extremely difficult for English speakers (and anyone else) accustomed to the Latin alphabet.
