Writing
六 (liù) — how to say "six" in Chinese
六
Six, 6
numeral
Radicals / Keys
八
Eight
#12 · bā · 2 strokes
Examples
我有六个朋友，我们都很高兴。
I have six friends, we are all very happy.
我有六本书
I have six books.
Mnemonic
[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).
六 meaning in English
六 (liù) means "Six, 6".
Six in Chinese pronunciation
It is pronounced liù (written as liu). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
Six in Chinese character
It is written 六 and has 4 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 六?
六 belongs to the HSK 1 vocabulary list.
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