十

Learning Chinese: How to Say "Ten" in Chinese

Chinese Characters: 十
Pinyin: shí
Pronunciation: shi2
English Translation: Ten

Usage:

"十 (shí)" is the Chinese word for "ten." It is a commonly used number in everyday speech and writing.

Example:

Chinese: 我有十本书。
Pinyin: Wǒ yǒu shí běn shū.
English: I have ten books.
Variations:

There are no variations of "十 (shí)."

Tips for Learning:

Practice saying "十 (shí)" out loud to improve your pronunciation.
Listen to native Chinese speakers saying "ten" to get a sense of the natural rhythm and intonation.
Use "十 (shí)" in your daily conversations to practice using it in context.
Additional Notes:

"十 (shí)" is often used in combination with other numbers to form larger numbers, such as "二十 (èr shí)" for "twenty" and "一百 (yī bǎi)" for "one hundred."
When counting objects, "十 (shí)" is typically followed by a measure word. For example, to say "ten books," you would say "十本书 (shí běn shū)."
In some contexts, "十 (shí)" can also be used to mean "several" or "a few." For example, you might say "我有十个朋友 (Wǒ yǒu shí ge péngyou)" to mean "I have several friends."