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How do you say "forty-two" in Chinese?
四十二
sì shí èr
In Chinese, "forty-two" is 四十二.
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Pronunciation
Suh shuh arr, falling tones on first two syllables, rising tone on the last (arr).
Writing and usage
The number 二 (two) has only two horizontal strokes, mirroring its meaning, making it one of the simplest characters.
Example sentence
书架上有四十二本书。
There are forty-two books on the shelf.
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How to remember 四十二
Èr (二) looks like two lines stacked, a visual match for the word's meaning.
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Questions about 四十二
How do you say "forty-two" in Chinese?
In Chinese, "forty-two" is 四十二. It is a noun.
How is 四十二 written in Chinese?
The number 二 (two) has only two horizontal strokes, mirroring its meaning, making it one of the simplest characters.
How is 四十二 used in a sentence?
Use 四十二 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 书架上有四十二本书。 (There are forty-two books on the shelf.).
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