How to Say Numbers 1 to 10 in Chinese (Mandarin)

By Jerry Grant • Updated October 16, 2026

一

yīone, Mandarin

In Mandarin Chinese the numbers 1 to 10 are 一 (yī), 二 (èr), 三 (sān), 四 (sì), 五 (wǔ), 六 (liù), 七 (qī), 八 (bā), 九 (jiǔ) and 十 (shí).

Meaning: numbers one to ten (numeral)

Ways to say it

“numbers” in Chinese
Chinese	Romanization	Note
一	yī	one, Mandarin
二	èr	two, Mandarin
三	sān	three, Mandarin
十	shí	ten, Mandarin

Did you know?

The number eight 八 (bā) sounds like the word for getting rich, so it is considered lucky in Chinese culture.

Examples in context

一二三
yī èr sān
One two three
七八九十
qī bā jiǔ shí
Seven eight nine ten

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About The Author

Jerry Grant

Hi! I am Jerry, an author with a deep fascination for the Chinese language and culture, which is evident from my numerous guides on understanding and speaking Chinese words and phrases. When I am not writing or devouring dim sum, I am often exploring playgrounds with my nieces or jamming to sick beats of Reggae - an homage to my love for Jamaica. I can guide you to say anything in Chinese, even if it's about having a low battery or declaring your love for dumplings! Let's journey through Chinese language together.

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