🇨🇳 How to say

“five” in Chinese

五wǔ
Illustration of "five" in a Chinese cultural setting
A child proudly holds up one hand with all fingers spread wide, showing five colorful rings on their fingers.

Usage note

五 is the number five, used exactly like 'five' in English for counting, ages, and time. It's one of the first numbers learned in Mandarin.

Examples

  • 我有五个苹果。

    I have five apples.

  • 他五岁了。

    He is five years old.

  • 现在是五点。

    It's five o'clock now.

Quick check

What does "五" mean?

  • A. five
  • B. cloud
  • C. word
  • D. bathroom

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