四
我有四本书。
I have four books.
The cardinal number four, representing the quantity of four items or units.
四季是春、夏、秋、冬。
The four seasons are spring, summer, autumn, and winter.
Used to count objects, represent quantities, or indicate ordinal positions.
The fourth in a sequence or order.
他在第四排坐。
He is sitting in the fourth row.
Can be used to denote ordinal positions when combined with classifiers.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Ordinal Usage
'四' can be used to form ordinal numbers by adding '第' (dì), such as '第四' (fourth).
Gold Rule
Classifier Compatibility
'四' must be used with appropriate classifiers, such as '本' (books), '个' (items), or '次' (times).
Word Origin
Derived from ancient Chinese counting systems, representing the quantity of four.
Usage Notes
In Chinese, '四' is often used with classifiers to count objects, such as '四本书' (four books). It can also represent ordinal positions when combined with classifiers, such as '第四' (fourth).