五 (wǔ) — how to say "five" in Chinese

Five, 5

Radicals / Keys

Two

#7 · èr · 2 strokes

Examples

我有个朋友,我们都很高兴。

I have five friends, we are all very happy.

我有本书

I have five books.

Mnemonic

Mnemonic for 五 (wǔ) — five, 5

[wǔ-] Wooly the Sheep is floating on a cloud, drawing the number 五 "five" 🎨. With sweeping strokes, he creates the character while recalling his five fluffiest friends he often grazes with on bright green fields 🐑.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "five" in Chinese?

"five" in Chinese is 五 (wǔ).

What does 五 mean in English?

五 (wǔ) means "Five, 5".

How is 五 pronounced?

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

How do you write "five" in Chinese characters?

It is written 五.

What HSK level is 五?

五 belongs to the HSK 1 vocabulary list.

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