The Chinese word 九 means “nine”. In Chinese culture, the number nine is considered lucky and auspicious because it sounds similar to the word for “long-lasting” or “eternal” in Chinese. It is often used in traditional Chinese celebrations, such as weddings and the Chinese New Year, as a symbol of good fortune. Additionally, the number nine is used in various idioms and expressions in Chinese language.
Translation
Number: 9
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 我们要在九点钟见面 | wǒmen yào zài jiǔ diǎn zhōng jiànmiàn | We need to meet at nine o’clock |
| 九九归一，气血通畅 | jiǔ jiǔ guī yī, qì xuè tōng chàng | Nine nines become one, and the qi and blood flow smoothly (This is a traditional Chinese medical concept) |
| 他已经九十岁了，但还很健康 | tā yǐjīng jiǔshí suì le, dàn hái hěn jiànkāng | He is already ninety years old, but still very healthy |
| 九龙城寨是香港的一个历史文化名胜 | jiǔlóng chéngzhài shì xiānggǎng de yīgè lìshǐ wénhuà míngshèng | Kowloon Walled City is a historic cultural landmark in Hong Kong |
| 这个数字的意思是九百五十六 | zhège shùzì de yìsi shì jiǔ bǎi wǔ shí liù | The meaning of this number is nine hundred and fifty-six |
| 他已经练了九年的钢琴了 | tā yǐjīng liàn le jiǔ nián de gāngqín le | He has been practicing the piano for nine years |
| 九月是秋季的开始 | jiǔ yuè shì qiūjì de kāishǐ | September is the beginning of autumn |
| 这本书有九十页 | zhè běn shū yǒu jiǔshí yè | This book has ninety pages |
HSK
九 is part of HSK Level 1 in both HSK 2.0 and HSK 3.0.
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