English–Chinese

“one hundred twenty” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinyāo èr líng

Example

他买了120个苹果。tā mǎi le 120 gè píng guǒ

He bought one hundred twenty apples.

Illustration for 120 (one hundred twenty)

How to say “one hundred twenty” in Chinese

“One hundred twenty” in Chinese is 120 (yāo èr líng).

A number that moves from measuring a group to routing a call for medical help.

Full entry for 120: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 120

这件衣服要120元。zhè jiàn yī fú yào 120 yuán

This item of clothing costs one hundred twenty yuan.

Tips for using 120

  • This word shows that a string of digits can work as a code rather than a quantity, so a noun after it or a call-related verb often clarifies the reading.

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