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March 24, 2026
卅sà(sa4)
The character 卅 (sà) represents the number thirty. It is primarily used in formal contexts, such as in legal documents or official records, to denote the numerical value of thirty, often as part of a larger counting system. It can also refer to the ordinal number for thirtieth in certain contexts.
Strokes4Radical十Frequency#39346DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, numbers hold significant meaning, and 卅 is often used in formal ceremonies or documents, reflecting the importance of precise numerical representation in Chinese society.
Memory Tip
Imagine a group of 30 people standing in a line, where each person represents a single unit. The character 卅 can be visualized as a tall figure (the top part) standing on a solid foundation (the bottom part), symbolizing the strength of the number thirty.
Meanings of 卅
sà(sa4)
1thirty, thirtieth
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a group of 30 people standing in a line, where each person represents a single unit. The character 卅 can be visualized as a tall figure (the top part) standing on a solid foundation (the bottom part), symbolizing the strength of the number thirty.
Usage Notes
The use of 卅 is relatively rare in everyday conversation, where people typically use 三十 (sānshí) for thirty. Be cautious not to confuse it with other numerals or similar characters, especially in writing. It is more common in traditional Chinese contexts.
HSK Study Tips
Although 卅 does not appear in the HSK vocabulary lists, understanding this character can enhance your comprehension of numerical expressions in formal settings. Students should focus on recognizing 卅 along with other numeral characters to build a broader numerical vocabulary.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, numbers hold significant meaning, and 卅 is often used in formal ceremonies or documents, reflecting the importance of precise numerical representation in Chinese society.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly use 卅 in casual conversations, where 三十 would be more appropriate. For example, saying '我有卅个苹果' instead of '我有三十个苹果' (I have thirty apples) is incorrect.
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Cultural Notes for 卅
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In traditional Chinese culture, numbers hold significant meaning, and 卅 is often used in formal ceremonies or documents, reflecting the importance of precise numerical representation in Chinese society.
Word Family of 卅
Words Containing This Character2
卅sàthirty
五卅运动anti-imperialist movement of 30th May 1925, involving general strike esp. in Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hong Kong etc五卅運動
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Frequently Asked Questions about 卅
It's not commonly used in everyday conversation; instead, 三十 is preferred.
Yes, 卅 specifically denotes the number thirty and its ordinal form.
It is not advisable to use 卅 in informal contexts; stick with 三十 for clarity.
