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How do you say "four" in Chinese?
四
sì
In Chinese, "four" is 四.
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Pronunciation
One syllable: 'suh' with a falling tone that descends.
Writing and usage
四 uses 5 strokes forming a rectangle with an internal line. Unlike 一二三, the form changes to avoid resemblance to unlucky patterns.
Example sentence
四个季节。
Four seasons.
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How to remember 四
A box shape for four. Remember it's enclosed differently to reflect cultural preferences.
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Questions about 四
How do you say "four" in Chinese?
In Chinese, "four" is 四. It is a noun.
How is 四 written in Chinese?
四 uses 5 strokes forming a rectangle with an internal line. Unlike 一二三, the form changes to avoid resemblance to unlucky patterns.
How is 四 used in a sentence?
Use 四 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 四个季节。 (Four seasons.).
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