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十

shí
number HSK 1 #865

Meanings

  1. 1 ten
  2. 2 10

Characters

十
shi
ten

Examples

我有十块钱。
Wǒ yǒu shí kuài qián.
I have ten yuan.
十月一号是国庆节。
Shí yuè yī hào shì Guóqìngjié.
October 1st is National Day.

Tips

history
The character 十 is a cross shape, likely originating from a tally mark representing the number ten.
culture
十全十美 (shí quán shí měi) means 'perfect in every way' — literally 'ten complete, ten beautiful'. Ten symbolizes completeness in Chinese culture.

Stroke Order

十 shí