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数字

shùzì

Description

数字就是用来表示数量的符号,比如一、二、三或者1、2、3。

数字 are symbols used to represent quantities, such as one, two, three or 1, 2, 3.

我们看时间、打电话、买东西的时候都会用到数字。

We use 数字 when we look at the time, make phone calls, or buy things.

Meanings

数字shùzì

a number; numeral; figure

请写下你的电话号码里的数字。

Please write down the numbers in your phone number.

数字shùzì

digital (electronic technology)

现在很多人用数字相机拍照。

Nowadays, many people use digital cameras to take photos.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    数 (number/count) + 字 (character/symbol), literally 'number character'.

  • Nuance

    数字 means the written figure; 数 (shù) is the abstract quantity itself.

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