Introduction to Chinese Numbers

In the Chinese language, numbers play a crucial role in daily communication. To begin with, let's explore the structure and pronunciation of Chinese numbers. The numbers from 1 to 10 are fundamental and provide the building blocks for learning more complex numerals. In Chinese, the pronunciation of numbers is relatively straightforward and follows a pattern that is consistent across the range of numbers.

Here are the Chinese phrases for numbers 1 to 10 with their respective audio links:

1. 一 (yī) - Listen
2. 二 (èr) - Listen
3. 三 (sān)
4. 四 (sì)
5. 五 (wǔ)
6. 六 (liù)
7. 七 (qī)
8. 八 (bā)
9. 九 (jiǔ)
10. 十 (shí)

These basic numbers will serve as the foundation for understanding Chinese numerals. Stay tuned for the next post, which will delve into counting objects and people in Chinese.