百 (bǎi) — how to say "100" in Chinese

100, hundred

Radicals / Keys

White

#106 · bái · 5 strokes

Collocations

yìbǎi kuài

one hundred yuan

Examples

这本书一块,不便宜。

This book costs one hundred yuan, it's not cheap.

我有一

I have one hundred yuan.

Mnemonic

Mnemonic for 百 (bǎi) — 100, hundred

[bái-] Bye-bye Baby 👶 is waving a white flag 白 in the wind. Despite trying in vain to catch the attention of the passing clouds, he giggles as the white flag flutters, feeling like a little superhero with his white cape.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "100" in Chinese?

"100" in Chinese is 百 (bǎi).

What does 百 mean in English?

百 (bǎi) means "100, hundred".

How is 百 pronounced?

It is pronounced bǎi (written as bai). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.

How do you write "100" in Chinese characters?

It is written 百.

What HSK level is 百?

百 belongs to the HSK 2 vocabulary list.

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