numeral HSK 1
seventy-five · 75
Meaning
This is the number seventy-five in Chinese, formed by combining 七 (seven), 十 (ten), and 五 (five). Like all compound numbers in Chinese, it follows a logical pattern: seven tens plus five equals seventy-five.
Usage
Used in all contexts where the number 75 appears: counting, ages, measurements, prices, addresses, percentages, etc. In formal writing or financial contexts, the traditional complex form 柒拾伍 may be used to prevent alteration of documents.
Examples
- 01我奶奶今年七十五岁了。.My grandmother is seventy-five years old this year.
- 02这件衣服打折后七十五块钱。.This piece of clothing costs seventy-five yuan after the discount.
Characters
Measure words
- 个七十五个人
Common collocations
- 七十五岁75 years old
- 七十五块75 yuan
- 七十五分75 points/marks
Origin
Compound number formed by the standard Chinese decimal system where numbers 11-99 are constructed as multiples of ten plus single digits.