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三
sān
Description
三是一个数字，比二大，比四小。
"三" is a number, greater than two and less than four.
我们用三来说人、东西或者时间的数量，比如三个人、三本书。
We use "三" to count people, things, or time, like three people or three books.
Meanings
三sān
the number three
我有三个苹果。
I have three apples.
三sān
third; ordinal three
他住在三楼。
He lives on the third floor.
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Notes
- Usage
use measure word 个 or others between 三 and a noun, e.g. 三个人.
- Nuance
for phone numbers and rooms, 三 is spoken normally, unlike 二 which varies with 两.
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