To cut, sever, or split apart. The number seven (7); seventh in order. One horizontal stroke with a hooked vertical stroke slicing through it.
Chinese requires a measure word (个) between a number and a noun; omitting it sounds incomplete.
七号 is fine for dates (the 7th), but for counting objects you need 七个, not 七号.
七 has a flat high tone (first tone), while 十 has a rising tone (second tone).
七 (qī) is pronounced with a high, steady pitch. 十 (shí) starts lower and rises. In fast speech, they can sound similar, but the tone difference is key. Also, 七 is used for the number 7, while 十 means 10.
| Dimension | 七 (qī) | 十 (shí) |
|---|---|---|
| Tone | First tone (high flat) | Second tone (rising) |
| Meaning | 7 | 10 |
| Common mistake | Saying qī with a rising tone | Saying shí with a flat tone |
Yes, 七 can stand alone as a number, but it often needs a measure word when counting nouns.
七 is a free morpheme and can be used alone in counting (e.g., 一、二、三、四、五、六、七). However, when referring to a quantity of something, you must add a measure word like 个 (e.g., 七个人). In dates and times, it combines directly with 月, 号, 点, etc.
| Dimension | Natural | Avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Counting | 七 | 七 (alone before noun) |
| With measure word | 七个苹果 | 七苹果 |
| In dates | 七月七号 | 七月份七号 (redundant) |
This heartwarming story reveals the quiet devotion of a father. As you read, notice the repeated actions and how a simple cup of tea becomes meaningful.
老先生天天都坐在 七号 桌子前。
一天晚上，大中去 七号 桌子前。
他天天晚上九点下班，我坐在 七号 桌子前看他。
七号 桌天天是您的。
老先生坐在 七号 桌子前，喝了第一口热茶。
Follow a traveler's unexpected hospital stay in China, where counting days and costs becomes practical learning. Practice numbers, dates, food prices, and simple descriptions of a doctor and room.
二零一九年，八月十六日，回国 第七 日，生病第一天。
休息两星期， 七天 住医院医生人很好，房间大漂亮。
饺子 七 块五，包子五块三。
This rhythmic poem helps you practice numbers from one to ten and larger units. Listen to the beat and count along!
七八九 ，十零百。
七十五 ，八百三，九千四，六万一。
This playful poem helps you count and practice vocabulary about clothes, students, and pets. Enjoy the rhythm while learning new words.
六七个 男学生， 七八个 女同学，八九个好朋友。
买了五只小猫， 七百零五 块钱。
This playful poem turns numbers into a rhythm of daily life. As you read, practice counting, days of the week, and common time words in a fun, memorable way.
六 七 八九十，昨天星期四；十四是十四，四十是四十。
Before you read, try clapping the rhythm. This poem introduces the days of the week and a fun secret: Chinese has two names for Sunday, but no 'Week Seven'!
星期没有“ 星期七 ”，还有一天星期日。
Welcome! This short poem helps you practice the months, weekdays, and mealtimes in Chinese. Read it aloud and notice the rhythm. You already know many of these words!
六月 七八月 ，九十十一月。
Read this short story about people waiting in the rain for a new phone. You will practice numbers, time, and everyday vocabulary.
苹果十九很贵， 八千七百多 块钱。
Ever noticed how similar Chinese words can be? This rhyme plays with place names and homophones, from schools to hotels, even throwing in Samsung's origin. A lighthearted way to boost your word power.
星期哪 七星 ？
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