🇨🇳 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 numbere…

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.

Example

More examples coming soon.

Quick check

    Want more?

    SimpleLits Pro unlocks alternate examples, audio pronunciation, the full quiz pack, and spaced repetition.

    See Pro plans

    Also see