English–Chinese
“hundred” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinbǎi
Example
这座桥已有百年历史。zhè zuò qiáo yí yǒu bǎi nián lì shǐ
This bridge is a hundred years old.
How to say “hundred” in Chinese
“Hundred” in Chinese is 百 (bǎi).
One hundred as a rounded landmark: a finished count that can suggest abundance or total coverage.
Example sentences with 百
我买了一个玩具，花了一百元。wǒ mǎi le yí gè wán jù huā le yì bǎi yuán
I bought a toy and spent a hundred yuan.
Tips for using 百
- In 百分之百 (bǎi fēn zhī bǎi, "one hundred percent"), the repeated number signals a complete amount rather than a partial one.