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The use of 卅 is relatively rare in everyday conversation, where people typically use 三十 (sānshí) for thirty. Be cautious not to confuse it with other numerals or similar characters, especially in writing. It is more common in traditional Chinese contexts.
Although 卅 does not appear in the HSK vocabulary lists, understanding this character can enhance your comprehension of numerical expressions in formal settings. Students should focus on recognizing 卅 along with other numeral characters to build a broader numerical vocabulary.
Learners often mistakenly use 卅 in casual conversations, where 三十 would be more appropriate. For example, saying '我有卅个苹果' instead of '我有三十个苹果' (I have thirty apples) is incorrect.
Pronunciation of 卅
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Etymology of 卅
Three vertical lines, representing three sets of ten.
Three tally marks; compare ten 十 and twenty 廿
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Case file: 卅
Three vertical lines, representing three sets of ten.
- 1The giveawayThree tally marks; compare ten 十 and twenty 廿
- 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.
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How to say thirty, thirtieth in Chinese
“thirty, thirtieth” in Chinese is卅
The character 卅 (sà) represents the number thirty. It is primarily used in formal contexts, such as in legal documents or official records, to denote the numerical value of thirty, often as part of a larger counting system. It can also refer to the ordinal number for thirtieth in certain contexts.
When to use 卅
The use of 卅 is relatively rare in everyday conversation, where people typically use 三十 (sānshí) for thirty. Be cautious not to confuse it with other numerals or similar characters, especially in writing. It is more common in traditional Chinese contexts.
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Learners often mistakenly use 卅 in casual conversations, where 三十 would be more appropriate. For example, saying '我有卅个苹果' instead of '我有三十个苹果' (I have thirty apples) is incorrect.
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It's not commonly used in everyday conversation; instead, 三十 is preferred.
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