Chinese (Mandarin) phrases for numbers

Below are Chinese (Mandarin) phrases (中文) you'll actually use for numbers. Each card shows the native text, an English-friendly pronunciation guide, and the meaning. Tap copy to paste straight into any app or message.

  • Native
    一
    Pronunciation
    yī
    Meaning
    One
  • Native
    十
    Pronunciation
    shí
    Meaning
    Ten
  • Native
    百
    Pronunciation
    bǎi
    Meaning
    One hundred
  • Native
    千
    Pronunciation
    qiān
    Meaning
    One thousand

Frequently asked questions

Are these Chinese (Mandarin) phrases formal or informal?

Most are neutral and safe for both casual and polite settings. When the difference matters in Chinese (Mandarin), we choose the everyday-polite form.

How accurate is the romanization?

Romanizations are tuned for English speakers as a pronunciation aid, not a strict transliteration. Use them as a guide, then listen to a native speaker.

Can I copy Chinese (Mandarin) text into any app?

Yes. Every phrase copies as Unicode and pastes into chat apps, notes, email, design tools and word processors with no encoding issues.

Will my keyboard switch to Chinese (Mandarin) after copying?

No. Copy-paste only inserts the characters; your typing layout doesn't change. To type Chinese (Mandarin) regularly, install a system keyboard.

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