Numbers are the first thing you learn in any language-because without them, you can’t buy a thing, tell someone your phone number, or understand a price tag. This Traditional Chinese numbers list gives you the practical digits and terms you’ll actually need, whether you’re at a market in Taipei or just counting down the days until your next trip.
We’ve gathered around 60 essential numbers, from 零 to 一萬 and beyond, along with clear meanings and example sentences that show how these words behave in real life. No dusty textbook lists, just the vocabulary that helps you shop, talk about time, or give your age without sounding like a robot.
Ready to count your way through Traditional Chinese without breaking a sweat? Scroll to the bottom of the article for the free printable Numbers in Traditional Chinese vocabulary list PDF and the free downloadable printable Numbers in Traditional Chinese flashcards—your two little sidekicks for learning numbers fast.
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| Word | Pinyin | Type | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Other | ||
| B | Other | ||
| C | Other | ||
| 不 | bú | Adverb | not, no |
| 不一定 | bùyídìng | Adverb | uncertain, not for sure, not necessarily |
| 不但 | búdàn | Conjunction | not only |
| 不好意思 | bùhǎoyìsi | Other | to feel embarrassed; to be ill at ease |
| 不客氣 | búkèqì | Other | you're welcome |
| 不用 | búyòng | Adverb | need not, don't have to |
| 不錯 | búcuò | Other | to be not bad, pretty good |
| 八 | bā | Other | eight |
| 冰箱 | bīngxiāng | Other | refrigerator |
| 別 | bié | Adverb | don't |
| 別人 | biérén | Other | other people |
| 包 | bāo | Other | package of, parcel of/ to wrap, to contain |
| 包子 | bāozi | Other | steamed pork bun |
| 北 | běi | Other | north |
| 半 | bàn | Other | half |
| 吧 | ba | Other | question particle, implying probability / sentence suffix, indicating a request |
| 啊 | a | Other | ah, an exclamation |
| 報紙 | bàozhǐ | Other | newspaper, newsprint |
| 安全 | ānquán | Other | safety / to be safe, secure |
| 安靜 | ānjìng | Other | to be quiet, calm, peaceful |
| 幫 | bāng | Other | to help, to assist |
| 幫忙 | bāngmáng | Other | to help someone do something |
