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AI Study Notes for 佰
Be cautious when using 佰 in everyday conversation, as it is more formal and typically appears in written contexts, especially in finance. Common mistakes include confusing it with other number characters like 十 (shí, ten) or 千 (qiān, thousand). Remember that the tone is crucial; use the third tone (bǎi) to indicate the correct meaning.
Although 佰 is not officially included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it can be helpful to learn alongside numbers and banking terms at HSK 3 or 4. Understanding its use with other numeral characters can enhance your numerical fluency and comprehension in practical situations.
Learners often mispronounce 佰 as 'bái' (second tone) instead of 'bǎi' (third tone). Additionally, some might confuse it with other characters like 百 (bǎi, hundred) without realizing that 佰 has a specific formal context in banking.
Pronunciation of 佰
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Etymology of 佰
One hundred 百 people 亻; 百 also provides the pronunciation
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Case file: 佰
- 1The giveawayOne hundred 百 people 亻; 百 also provides the pronunciation
- 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.
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How to say hundred in Chinese
“hundred” in Chinese is佰
The character 佰 (bǎi) means 'hundred' and is often used in contexts involving numbers, particularly in financial discussions. It serves as a numeral that denotes the value of one hundred and is commonly found in banking to prevent fraud. The character is also used in counting and pricing.
When to use 佰
Be cautious when using 佰 in everyday conversation, as it is more formal and typically appears in written contexts, especially in finance. Common mistakes include confusing it with other number characters like 十 (shí, ten) or 千 (qiān, thousand). Remember that the tone is crucial; use the third tone (bǎi) to indicate the correct meaning.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mispronounce 佰 as 'bái' (second tone) instead of 'bǎi' (third tone). Additionally, some might confuse it with other characters like 百 (bǎi, hundred) without realizing that 佰 has a specific formal context in banking.
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Grammar Patterns of 佰
佰 functions as a number. It almost always combines with a measure word before a noun (三个人, 五本书). Standalone numbers are rare outside of math or counting. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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公司预计外销年销售额为壹____伍拾万美金.
Company expects export sales to Yibaiwushi million U.S. dollars.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 佰
It is pronounced as 'bǎi' with a third tone.
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