三 (sān) — how to say "three" in Chinese

Three, 3

Radicals / Keys

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Examples

我有个朋友,我们都很高兴。

I have three friends, we are all very happy.

我有本书

I have three books.

Mnemonic

Mnemonic for 三 (sān) — three, 3

[sān-] Sandman 🌟 is dancing on stage with three bright spotlights shining down, creating three perfect rings of light on the floor. As he moves, he counts the circles excitedly: "Look, three rings of light! 三!"

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "three" in Chinese?

"three" in Chinese is 三 (sān).

What does 三 mean in English?

三 (sān) means "Three, 3".

How is 三 pronounced?

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

How do you write "three" in Chinese characters?

It is written 三.

What HSK level is 三?

三 belongs to the HSK 1 vocabulary list.

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