five

JLPT N5

Character Breakdown

Basic Meaning and Usage

The character "" (wǔ) is the number five in Chinese. It is used in counting, dates, quantities, and ages. It is one of the first numbers learned by beginners and appears frequently in daily conversation.

Common Collocations and Patterns

  • 个人 (wǔ gè rén): five people, a common way to count people using the measure word .
  • (wǔ yuè wǔ hào): May 5th, showing how "" is used in dates.
  • (wǔ suì): five years old, used to express age.
  • (wǔ kuài qián): five yuan, a common way to talk about money.

Usage Notes

When using "" in counting, it is often combined with measure words like , , , etc. It is pronounced with the third tone (wǔ). Avoid confusing it with similar-sounding numbers like "" (sì, four) or "" (liù, six).

Example Sentences

I have five books.

Five people are going to eat together.

Today is May 5th.

Please give me five yuan.

He is five years old and can already dress himself.