To shout, call out, or give a loud command.
Number, name, mark, signal, or date of the month. A mouth (口) blowing out an upward breath (丂) to call a name or number.
Number, name, mark, signal, or date of the month. A mouth (口) blowing out an upward breath (丂) to call a name or number.
日 is formal or written language. Everyday chat uses 号.
In casual speech, dates use 号. 日 sounds like a news broadcast.
Say 号 when you talk; write 日 when you're formal.
| Dimension | Natural | Avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday talk | 今天几号? | 今天几日? |
| Formal writing | 五月一日 | 五月一号 |
| News broadcast | 十月一日 | 十月一号 |
几号 asks the date; 星期几 asks the weekday.
| Dimension | Natural | Avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Asking the date | 今天几号? | 今天星期几? |
| Asking the weekday | 今天星期几? | 今天几号? |
| Answering the date | 今天五号。 | 今天星期五。 |
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。
Enjoy this simple story about a patient and a mysterious apple. It shows how a small act of kindness can make someone feel at home, and you'll learn key words for feelings and daily life.
马家友生病了,在医院的 三号 房间住。
是 二号 房间的老先生给你的。
马家友去 二号 房间找老先生。
This humorous dialogue follows a man who spends all his savings on his girlfriend's Apple phone and a lucky number, leaving him broke. A fun read for HSK 3 learners.
她还要换一个电话 号码 ,我帮她选了一个888的 号码 ——这个 号码 又要八百块。
天啊,买完手机,换完新 号 ,我的银行卡上只有一百块了!
A young man helps an old man look for his cat. But the real surprise is why the old man wanted to find the cat. Read on to learn about kindness and friendship.
谁看见我的大白猫大白,请打电话给 三号 房间。”
一天下午,白天明去 三号 房间看老先生。
Step through a full day—from morning routines to bedtime—and pick up practical phrases for telling time and talking about your own schedule with a typical Chinese rhyme.
二零二六年,十月 三十号 。
Learn the fascinating story behind the Chinese idiom '东山再起' (Dongshan Zaiji), which means to make a comeback. Discover its historical roots and modern usage.
最厉害的是,他在淝水之战中指挥东晋军队,以八万人打败了 号称 百万的前秦军队,保住了自己的国家。
Discover how a simple letter from a cookie seller led to an unexpected friendship with a famous scholar. This heartwarming story explores kindness and connection across social divides.
你信上说的那个”杜鲁门没有带走一个人”的故事,也正和邱吉尔在一九四五年离开 唐宁街十号 时没有带走一个人,是一样的。
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