Phase 1 • Module 1.3

Numbers & Time

Mandarin numbers are the most logical in the world. Once you know 0-10, you can count to 99 instantly.

The Core Ten

零

líng (0)

一

yī (1)

二

èr (2)

三

sān (3)

四

sì (4)

五

wǔ (5)

六

liù (6)

七

qī (7)

八

bā (8)

九

jiǔ (9)

十

shí (10)

Telling Time

点

diǎn (O'clock)

3:00 = 三点

半

bàn (Half past)

6:30 = 六点半

Number Challenge

How do you say 99?