Writing
岁数 (suì shu) — how to say "age" in Chinese
岁数
Age
noun
Character composition
岁
year (of age)
数
number
Radicals / Keys
山
Mountain
#46 · shān · 3 strokes
攴
Rap, tap
#66 · pū · 4 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
问岁数
wèn suì shu
to ask someone's age
岁数不小
suì shu bù xiǎo
not young in age
Examples
他岁数大了，走路很慢。
He is old and walks slowly.
你多大岁数？
How old are you?
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Frequently asked questions
How to say age in Mandarin?
"age" in Chinese is 岁数 (suì shu).
What does 岁数 mean in English?
岁数 (suì shu) means "Age".
Age in Mandarin pinyin
It is pronounced suì shu (written as sui shu, suishu). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "age" in Chinese characters?
It is written 岁数: 岁 has 6 strokes, 数 has 13 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 岁数?
岁数 is on the HSK 3.0 level 6 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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