How to Say ‘Ten’ in Simplified Chinese
十
💬 Usage Tip: The character [十] is a simple cross, resembling the number 10.
🇨🇳 In China: The number 10 is considered a complete and perfect number in Chinese culture, symbolizing completeness.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
十
[shí]
ten
A numerical value representing the number 10.
这杯咖啡价格是十块钱。
The price of this coffee is ten yuan.
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