Counting number
The “Counting Numbers” vocabulary set provides basic knowledge on how to read and write numbers in Chinese. The material includes numbers from 1 to 10, along with larger numbers such as hundreds, thousands, and ten thousands, helping learners get acquainted with the Chinese counting system. The material is designed to be simple and easy to understand, suitable for beginners learning Chinese online or looking for free Chinese learning resources. The content focuses on memorizing Chinese characters and standard pronunciation, supporting learners in using vocabulary in basic communication sentences.
我有一本书。
I have a book.
Use: The most basic counting number, used in all contexts.
我有两只猫。
I have two cats.
Use: Basic counting numbers, used in all contexts.
三个人在吃饭。
Three people are eating rice.
Use: Basic counting numbers, used in all contexts.
我有四本书。
I have four books.
Use: Basic counting numbers, used in all contexts.
五星红旗迎风飘扬。
The red five-star flag fluttered in the wind.
Use: Basic counting numbers, used in all contexts.
六点钟起床。
six o'clock wake up
Use: Basic counting numbers, used in all contexts.
七天假期。
Seven days off.
Use: Basic counting numbers, used in all contexts.
八点钟睡觉。
Eight o'clock bed
Use: Basic counting numbers, used in all contexts.
九月份开学。
September school starts.
Use: Basic counting numbers, used in all contexts.
十个人。
Ten people.
Use: Basic counting numbers, used in all contexts.
Quick learning tips:
- Tone: Focus on practicing pronouncing each tone of each number correctly to avoid confusion.
- Tips to remember Chinese characters: Look for pictures or visual associations for each digit to help you remember it easier. For example: 一 (yī – one straight line), 二 (èr – two lines).
- How to use in a sentence: Practice putting numbers into simple sentences like “I have a book” (我有一本书 – wǒ yǒu yī běn shū).
- Review regularly: Repeat the lesson every day to reinforce the knowledge.
- Practical application: Use counting numbers in everyday communication situations to improve your ability to apply them.
Vocabulary
| From | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 一 | yī | one |
| 二 | èr | two |
| 三 | sān | three |
| 四 | sì | four |
| 五 | wǔ | year |
| 六 | liù | six |
| 七 | qī | seven |
| 八 | bā | eight |
| 九 | jiǔ | ripe |
| 十 | shí | ten |
| 百 | bǎi | hundred |
| 千 | qiān | thousand |
| 万 | wàn | ten thousand |
| 亿 | yì | hundred million |
| 零 | líng | Are not |
| 第 | dì | rank |
| 个 | gè | thing, person |
| 双 | shuāng | pair |
| 只 | zhǐ | child |
| 头 | tóu | child |
| 架 | jià | piece |
| 张 | zhāng | sheet |
| 本 | běn | book |
| 件 | jiàn | female |
| 次 | cì | time |
| 遍 | biàn | time |
| 半 | bàn | half |
| 几 | jǐ | some |
| 多 | duō | much |
| 少 | shǎo | little |
| 全部 | quán bù | all |
| 所有 | suǒ yǒu | all |
| 二十 | èrshí | twenty |
| 三十 | sānshí | thirty |
| 四十 | sì shí | forty |
| 五十 | wǔshí | fifty |
| 六十 | liùshí | sixty |
| 七十 | qī shí | seventies |
| 八十 | bāshí | eighty |
| 九十 | jiǔ shí | ninety |
| 一百 | yī bǎi | one hundred |
| 第一 | dì yī | the first |
| 第二 | dì èr | Monday |
| 第三 | dì sān | Tuesday |
| 第四 | dì sì | Wednesday |
| 第五 | dì wǔ | Thursday |
| 第六 | dì liù | Friday |
| 第七 | dì qī | Saturday |
| 第八 | dì bā | eighth |
| 第九 | dì jiǔ | ninth |
| 第十 | dì shí | tenth |
| 倍 | bèi | time |
| 兆 | zhào | triệu |
| 十一 | shíyī | mười một |
| 十二 | shí'èr | mười hai |
| 十三 | shísān | mười ba |
| 十四 | shísì | mười bốn |
| 十五 | shíwǔ | mười lăm |
| 十六 | shíliù | mười sáu |
| 十七 | shíqī | mười bảy |
| 十八 | shíbā | mười tám |
| 十九 | shíjiǔ | mười chín |
| 两百 | liǎngbǎi | hai trăm |
| 十…几 | shí…jǐ | mười mấy |
| 两 | liǎng | two |
| 对 | duì | pair |
| 三十二 | sānshí'èr | ba mươi hai |
| 一百二十三 | yībǎi èrshí sān | một trăm hai mươi ba |
| 一千零一 | yīqiān líng yī | một nghìn không trăm linh một |
| 百万 | bǎi wàn | một triệu |
| 条 | tiáo | cái, con |
| 棵 | kē | tree |
| 座 | zuò | ngôi, tòa |
| 栋 | dòng | tòa (nhà) |
| 斤 | jīn | weigh |
| 公斤 | gōngjīn | kilogam |
| 米 | mǐ | meter |
| 公里 | gōnglǐ | kilometer |
| 小时 | xiǎoshí | hour |
| 分钟 | fēnzhōng | minute |
| 秒 | miǎo | second |
| 一百一十 | yībǎi yīshí | một trăm mười |
| 枝 | zhī | (đơn vị đếm) |
| 片 | piàn | (đơn vị đếm) |
| 粒 | lì | (đơn vị đếm) |
| 颗 | kē | (đơn vị đếm) |
| 滴 | dī | (đơn vị đếm) |
| 道 | dào | (đơn vị đếm) |