shù zì
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这个数字是多少？
Zhège shùzì shì duōshǎo?
What is this number?
我的电话号码是123456789。
Wǒ de diànhuà hàomǎ shì yī èr sān sì wǔ liù qī bā jiǔ.
My phone number is 123456789.
今天是2023年3月8日。
Jīntiān shì èr líng èr sān nián sān yuè bā rì.
Today is March 8, 2023.
字母 (zì mǔ)
letters
文字 (wén zì)
characters
The Chinese word 数字 (shùzì) for "number" is composed of two characters: 数 (shù) and 字 (zì). The character 数 originally meant "to count" or "to calculate", and it is often used in mathematical contexts. The character 字 originally meant "character" or "word", and it is often used in linguistic contexts. When these two characters are combined, they form the word 数字, which specifically refers to numerical digits or numbers.The word 数字 has been used in Chinese for centuries, and it is an important part of the Chinese language. It is used in a wide variety of contexts, including mathematics, science, finance, and everyday life. For HSK learners, understanding the etymology of the word 数字 can help them to better understand the meaning and usage of this important Chinese word.
