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“nine” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinjiǔ

Example

现在是九点。xiàn zài shì jiú diǎn

It is nine o'clock now.

Illustration for 九 (nine)

How to say “nine” in Chinese

“Nine” in Chinese is 九 (jiǔ).

The counting value that fills the space between eight and ten and can label a quantity, time, or age.

Full entry for 九: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 九

我有九个苹果。wǒ yǒu jiǔ gè píng guǒ

I have nine apples.

Tips for using 九

  • Chinese culture sometimes connects 九 (jiǔ, "nine") with longevity through its sound similarity to 久 (jiǔ, "lasting"), especially in birthday wishes.

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