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How to Say ‘Thirteen’ in Simplified Chinese

十三

💬 Usage Tip: Combine [十] (ten) and [三] (three).

🇨🇳 In China: Unlike Western cultures, thirteen is not considered unlucky in China.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

十三

[shí sān]

thirteen

The number thirteen, often associated with superstition.

Example

她的生日是十三号。

Her birthday is on the thirteenth.

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