How to say age in Chinese with 岁 (suì)
Subj. + Number + 岁 (suì)
Expressing age with "岁 (suì)"
Subj. + Number + 岁 (suì)
HSK 1NumbersExpressing age with "岁 (suì)"
Rule structure
The word 岁 (suì) is a specific measure word used to indicate the age of living beings, primarily people. When stating age, the structure is always "Number + 岁 (suì)". The measure word 岁 (suì) comes directly after the numeral and does not require any other measure words.
Rule structure
The word 岁 (suì) is a specific measure word used to indicate the age of living beings, primarily people. When stating age, the structure is always "Number + 岁 (suì)". The measure word 岁 (suì) comes directly after the numeral and does not require any other measure words.
Examples
他二十岁。
Tā èrshí suì.
He is twenty years old.
Examples
他二十岁。
Tā èrshí suì.
He is twenty years old.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you express “Expressing age with "岁 (suì)"” in Chinese?
Use the structure: Subj. + Number + 岁 (suì). For example: 他二十岁。 — “He is twenty years old.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
他二十岁。 — “He is twenty years old.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 1.
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