万 (wàn) — how to say "ten thousand" in Chinese

Ten thousand

Radicals / Keys

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Examples

这个城市有上百的人口。

This city has a population of over a million people.

这件衣服一元。

This piece of clothing costs ten thousand yuan.

Mnemonic

Mnemonic for 万 (wàn) — ten thousand

[wàn-] Wanda climbs a mountain ⛰️ and draws 万 in the sand at the top. She shouts to her friends below, "Imagine if this was TEN THOUSAND feet high!" The thought is absurd, but the character 万 stands proudly against the sky as a symbol of ambition.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "ten thousand" in Chinese?

"ten thousand" in Chinese is 万 (wàn).

What does 万 mean in English?

万 (wàn) means "Ten thousand".

How is 万 pronounced?

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

How do you write "ten thousand" in Chinese characters?

It is written 万.

What HSK level is 万?

万 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.

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