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十 (shí) — how to say "ten" in Chinese
十
Ten, 10
Radicals / Keys
十
Ten
#24 · shí · 2 strokes
Examples
我有十个朋友，我们都很高兴。
I have ten friends, we are all very happy.
我有十本书
I have ten books.
Mnemonic
[shí-] Sheila the Sheep is in the meadow, counting stars that form the shape of the Chinese character 十. Each star represents one of the 10 🌟 wishes she has for the night. As she looks at the sky, she dreams of a perfect ten in everything she does.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "ten" in Chinese?
"ten" in Chinese is 十 (shí).
What does 十 mean in English?
十 (shí) means "Ten, 10".
How is 十 pronounced?
It is pronounced shí (written as shi). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.
How do you write "ten" in Chinese characters?
It is written 十.
What HSK level is 十?
十 belongs to the HSK 1 vocabulary list.
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