About Chinese Numerals
Chinese numerals are the characters used to write numbers in Chinese. Unlike Arabic digits (0–9), Chinese numeration has its own system and is still widely used today.
Chinese Numerals 1–10
| Number | Standard Numeral | Pinyin | Financial Numeral |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 一 | yī | 壹 |
| 2 | 二 | èr | 贰 |
| 3 | 三 | sān | 叁 |
| 4 | 四 | sì | 肆 |
| 5 | 五 | wǔ | 伍 |
| 6 | 六 | liù | 陆 |
| 7 | 七 | qī | 柒 |
| 8 | 八 | bā | 捌 |
| 9 | 九 | jiǔ | 玖 |
| 10 | 十 | shí | 拾 |
Larger Chinese Numerals
| Number | Standard Numeral | Pinyin | Financial Numeral |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | 一百 | yī bǎi | 壹佰 |
| 1,000 | 一千 | yī qiān | 壹仟 |
| 10,000 | 一万 | yī wàn | 壹萬 |
| 100,000,000 | 一亿 | yī yì | 壹億 |
| 1,000,000,000,000 | 一兆 | yī zhào | 壹兆 |
| 10^16 | 一京 | yī jīng | 壹京 |
| 10^20 | 一垓 | yī gāi | 壹垓 |
| 10^24 | 一秭 | yī zǐ | 壹秭 |
| 10^28 | 一穰 | yī ráng | 壹穰 |
| 10^32 | 一沟 | yī gōu | 壹溝 |
| 10^36 | 一涧 | yī jiàn | 壹澗 |
| 10^40 | 一正 | yī zhēng | 壹正 |
| 10^44 | 一载 | yī zài | 壹載 |
Standard vs. Financial Numerals
Standard numerals: Simple forms for daily communication.
Financial numerals: Complex forms used in checks, contracts, and official documents to prevent fraud.
Why Learn Them
Learning Chinese numerals 1–10 and larger units like 100, 1,000, and 10,000 is the foundation for mastering the Chinese numeration system. They are useful for language learners, cultural studies, and financial writing.
With our Chinese numerals converter, you can instantly transform any number into both standard and financial forms, making conversion quick and reliable.