English–Chinese
“twelve” in Chinese
How to say “twelve” in Chinese
“Twelve” in Chinese is 十二 (shí èr).
A count that reaches ten and then adds two, serving as a quantity or a marked point on a calendar or clock.
Example sentences with 十二
现在是十二点了。xiàn zài shì shí èr diǎn le
It is twelve o'clock now.
Tips for using 十二
- When a clock time is meant, 十二点 (shíèr diǎn, "twelve o'clock") can mean noon or midnight, so a time-of-day word may be needed to remove the ambiguity.