number HSK 1
sixty · 60
Meaning
六十 is the number sixty in Mandarin Chinese. It is formed by combining 六 (six) and 十 (ten), following the systematic pattern of Chinese number formation where numbers from 20-99 are constructed as multiples of ten plus units.
Usage
Used in all contexts where the number 60 appears, including counting, telling age, prices, and quantities. When referring to someone who is 60 years old, Chinese speakers often use 六十岁. In traditional culture, turning 60 has special significance as it marks the completion of one full cycle of the Chinese zodiac.
Examples
- 01我爷爷今年六十岁了。.My grandfather is sixty years old this year.
- 02这件衣服六十块钱。.This piece of clothing costs sixty yuan.
Characters
Common collocations
- 六十岁60 years old
- 六十块60 yuan
- 六十年代the sixties (decade)
- 六十分60 points/minutes
Origin
Formed by the standard Chinese number construction system where 六 (six) multiplies 十 (ten) to create sixty.