🇨🇳 How to say

“three” in Chinese

三sān
Illustration of "three" in a Chinese cultural setting
A child’s drawing taped to a refrigerator shows three brightly colored balloons floating in a blue sky, each one numbered clearly.

Usage note

三 is the basic number for three and is used just like in English for counting objects, ages, or time. It sounds similar to the English word 'sun' but with a flat, high tone.

Examples

  • 我有三个苹果。

    I have three apples.

  • 她三岁了。

    She is three years old.

  • 三点钟见面。

    Let's meet at three o'clock.

Quick check

What does "三" mean?

  • A. three
  • B. bathroom
  • C. hotel
  • D. hour

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