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Numbers
An English guide to Numbers, with structures, examples, and practical usage notes.
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Overview
This English reference introduces “Numbers” and focuses on the information most useful when reading Chinese.
Common mistakes
Omitting 一
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10,000
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Before nouns
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二 vs. 两
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Usage notes
Tone changes for 一
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Omitting trailing zeroes
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Financial numerals
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