五 (wǔ)

five; 5

Etymology

Origin unclear. Originally an X-shape.

Shuowen Jiezi

《說文》：“五，五行也。从二。陰陽在天地間交午也。，古文五省。”

Example sentences

  1. 她五岁。 — She's five.
  2. 今天是五号。 — Today is the fifth.
  3. 我五点在家。 — I am at home at five o'clock.
  4. 现在五点钟. — It's five o'clock.
  5. 七减二是五。 — Seven minus two is five.

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