Now is an ideal opportunity to revise the numbers you know already and learn Chinese numbers completely from one to ten. Learning Mandarin Chinese numbers will also allow you to tell the time of day, and schedule to meet anybody at a particular time. After you learn Mandarin numbers as far ten, you will an expanded ability to make yourself understood in China.
Chinese numbers follow a simple and transparent system. After mastering numbers from 1 to 10, you will be ready to learn greater numbers very quickly. Numbers are a key part of the Chinese outlook on the world, and here Dani takes time to explain the properties of the various numbers. For example, you will learn why the number 4 is believed unlucky, and why number 8 is thought to be a lucky number!
Some products and services will avoid the number four in product ranges. And some apartment blocks will even skip over the number 4 when numbering their floors, as these apartments are likely to attract a lower price among superstitious Chinese customers. On the other hand, any products with number 8 are likely to attract a premium price e.g. license plates, phone numbers.
About our Lessons
Dani, a native Mandarin Chinese speaker from Beijing, guides you through your trip in China.
Dani will teach you what you need to know as you encounter real life situations as a visitor to China.
You will also learn interesting and useful lessons about Chinese culture and values along the way.