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十
shí
Description
“十”是一个很常用的数字，等于九加一。
"十" is a very common number, equal to nine plus one.
我们数数、说时间、说日期的时候，都会用到“十”。
We use "十" when counting, telling time, and stating dates.
Meanings
十shí
the number ten
我有十本书。
I have ten books.
十分shífēn
very; extremely (as part of a phrase)
她十分高兴。
She is very happy.
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Notes
- Etymology
十 is an ancient pictograph; it also means 'complete' in words like 十全十美.
- Nuance
in 十分, 十 no longer means 'ten' but intensifies to 'very, fully'.
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