How to say big numbers in Chinese with 万 (wàn)

Number + (wàn) / 亿 (yì)

Big numbers in Chinese

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Rule structure

Chinese has separate units for large numbers: 10,000 — (wàn), 100,000,000 — 亿 (yì). Numbers are grouped by these units rather than by thousands.

Examples

中国有十四亿人口。

Zhōngguó yǒu shísì yì rénkǒu.

China has a population of 1.4 billion.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you express “Big numbers in Chinese” in Chinese?

Use the structure: Number + 万 (wàn) / 亿 (yì). For example: 中国有十四亿人口。 — “China has a population of 1.4 billion.”.

What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?

中国有十四亿人口。 — “China has a population of 1.4 billion.”.

Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?

This grammar rule is part of HSK 3.

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