How to Write 十
The character 十 (shí) is written with 2 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 十 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
十 is pronounced shí in Mandarin Chinese. It means ten.
As an HSK Level 1 character, 十 is among the first characters beginners learn.
Common Words with 十
十个
shí gè
ten (items)
十月
shí yuè
October
十分
shí fēn
very; extremely; fully
Example Sentences
我买了十个苹果。
wǒ mǎi le shí gè píng guǒ
I bought ten apples.
十月的天气很好。
shí yuè de tiān qì hěn hǎo
The weather in October is very good.
我今天十分开心。
wǒ jīn tiān shí fēn kāi xīn
I am very happy today.
Practice Writing 十 (shí)
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