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noun HSK 2
Traditional 數字
shù zì
number · numeral · digit · figure

Meaning

数字 refers to numbers or numerals in their written or symbolic form. It encompasses digits (0-9), whole numbers, decimals, and figures used in mathematics, daily life, and data. Unlike 号码 which refers to assigned identification numbers, 数字 is the general term for any numerical representation.

Usage

Commonly used in mathematical contexts, data analysis, phone numbers, addresses, and anywhere numbers appear. Can refer to a single digit or multiple digits forming a number. Often paired with verbs like 写 (write), 说 (say), or 输入 (input) when discussing numbers.

Examples

  1. 01
    请写下你的电话号码，注意数字要写清楚。
    Qǐng xiě xià nǐ de diàn huà hào mǎ, zhù yì shù zì yào xiě qīng chǔ.
    Please write down your phone number, and make sure the numbers are written clearly.
  2. 02
    我最喜欢的数字是八，因为它在中文里代表发财。
    Wǒ zuì xǐ huān de shù zì shì bā, yīn wèi tā zài Zhōng wén lǐ dài biǎo fā cái.
    My favorite number is eight, because in Chinese it represents getting rich.

Characters

Measure words

  • 个gè一个数字

Common collocations

  • 阿拉伯数字
    Ālābó shù zì
    Arabic numerals
  • 数字化
    shù zì huà
    digitalization
  • 数字货币
    shù zì huò bì
    digital currency
  • 幸运数字
    xìng yùn shù zì
    lucky number

Antonyms

Origin

Literally combines 数 (number/count) and 字 (character/written symbol), creating the meaning of 'number character' or 'numerical symbol.'

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