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Learners often confuse 萬 with other large numbers like 亿 (yì, hundred million). It is important to use 萬 in contexts that specifically denote large quantities or to emphasize abundance. Common phrases include 萬事如意 (wàn shì rú yì), which means 'may all your wishes come true'.
While 萬 is not included in HSK levels 1-6, it connects well with other number characters you may encounter. Focus on recognizing it in larger numerical contexts and practical expressions. Familiarity with 萬 will also help in understanding Chinese idiomatic expressions involving numbers.
A common mistake is to confuse 萬 with other numerical characters like 百 (bǎi, hundred) or 千 (qiān, thousand). For example, saying '五百萬' (wǔ bǎi wàn) instead of '五萬' (wǔ wàn) can confuse the intended meaning of five hundred thousand versus fifty thousand.
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Etymology of 萬
Origin unclear. Simplified form of 萬.
Decomposition of 萬
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How to say ten thousand; innumerable in Chinese
“ten thousand; innumerable” in Chinese is萬
The character 萬 (wàn) means 'ten thousand' and is often used to signify a large, sometimes infinite quantity. It is commonly found in contexts related to numbers, finance, and expressions of abundance. In traditional Chinese culture, the number ten thousand represents completeness and vastness.
When to use 萬
Learners often confuse 萬 with other large numbers like 亿 (yì, hundred million). It is important to use 萬 in contexts that specifically denote large quantities or to emphasize abundance. Common phrases include 萬事如意 (wàn shì rú yì), which means 'may all your wishes come true'.
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A common mistake is to confuse 萬 with other numerical characters like 百 (bǎi, hundred) or 千 (qiān, thousand). For example, saying '五百萬' (wǔ bǎi wàn) instead of '五萬' (wǔ wàn) can confuse the intended meaning of five hundred thousand versus fifty thousand.
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The pronunciation is 'wàn', with a falling tone. Practice saying it in context to get comfortable.
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