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How do you say "thirty-eight" in Chinese?
三十八
sān shí bā
In Chinese, "thirty-eight" is 三十八.
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Pronunciation
Three syllables: 'sahn' (high level), 'shir' (high level), 'bah' (high level). All level.
Writing and usage
三十 and 八. Three tens plus eight. Just two numbers left in the thirties.
Example sentence
三十八号房间。
Room thirty-eight.
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How to remember 三十八
Three tens plus eight. Soon you'll move into the forties.
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Questions about 三十八
How do you say "thirty-eight" in Chinese?
In Chinese, "thirty-eight" is 三十八. It is a noun.
How is 三十八 written in Chinese?
三十 and 八. Three tens plus eight. Just two numbers left in the thirties.
How is 三十八 used in a sentence?
Use 三十八 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 三十八号房间。 (Room thirty-eight.).
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