八十八
bā shí bā
eighty-eight
他今年八十八岁了。
He is eighty-eight years old this year.
general
The number eighty-eight, representing the quantity or value of 88.
这辆车的价格是八十八万元。
The price of this car is 880,000 yuan.
In Chinese, numbers are often read digit by digit, hence '八十八' is read as 'bā shí bā'.
Pro Tip
Reading Numbers
In Chinese, numbers are often read digit by digit. For example, '八十八' is read as 'bā shí bā'.
Word Origin
Derived from the Chinese numeral system, where '八十' (bā shí) means 'eighty' and '八' (bā) means 'eight'.
Usage Notes
In Chinese, numbers are often read digit by digit, especially in formal or written contexts. '八十八' is commonly used to denote the number 88 in various contexts, such as age, prices, or quantities.
Word Breakdown
八十
eighty
root八
eight
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