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岁 (suì) — how to say "year" in Chinese
Measure word: 岁
岁
Year, years old
Radicals / Keys
山
Mountain
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Collocations
十岁
shí suì
ten years old
五岁
wǔ suì
five years old
Examples
我二十岁，你多少岁？
I am twenty years old, how old are you?
我二十岁
I am twenty years old.
Mnemonic
[suì-] Sway the Elephant 🎤 steps onto the stage to celebrate his big birthday bash and sings about all the years he's been stomping around the jungle. As he waves his trunk, he draws 岁 in the sand, showing everyone how he's become wiser every year! 🎂
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "year" in Chinese?
"year" in Chinese is 岁 (suì).
What does 岁 mean in English?
岁 (suì) means "Year, years old".
How is 岁 pronounced?
It is pronounced suì (written as sui). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.
How do you write "year" in Chinese characters?
It is written 岁.
What HSK level is 岁?
岁 belongs to the HSK 1 vocabulary list.
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