六 (liù) — how to say "six" in Chinese

Six, 6

Radicals / Keys

Eight

#12 · · 2 strokes

Examples

我有个朋友,我们都很高兴。

I have six friends, we are all very happy.

我有本书

I have six books.

Mnemonic

Mnemonic for 六 (liù) — six, 6

[liù-] Luke Skywalker 👨‍🚀 got lost in the Tatooine desert and found a sign 六, meaning "six" 🏜️. He was amazed because there were exactly six dunes surrounding him, forming the symbol 六. Luke realized it was a clue from the Force to continue his journey.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "six" in Chinese?

"six" in Chinese is 六 (liù).

What does 六 mean in English?

六 (liù) means "Six, 6".

How is 六 pronounced?

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

How do you write "six" in Chinese characters?

It is written 六.

What HSK level is 六?

六 belongs to the HSK 1 vocabulary list.

Tomyo

Learn Chinese words with spaced repetition

Add 六 to your vocabulary and remember it with smart reviews, audio and examples.

Download the app

More HSK 1 words