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“hundred” in Chinese

百bǎi
Illustration of "hundred" in a Chinese cultural setting
A child counts colorful marbles scattered on a wooden floor, carefully grouping them into piles of exactly one hundred each. The bright red marbles stand out against the warm brown wood.

Usage note

百 is the standard word for the number 100, commonly used in counting, prices, and ages. It often appears in compound numbers like 一百五十 (150).

Examples

  • 一百元

    one hundred yuan

  • 一百岁

    one hundred years old

  • 一百个人

    one hundred people

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What does "百" mean?

  • A. hundred
  • B. job
  • C. bridge
  • D. map

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