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    Expressing the number 'six' with 六 (liù)

    Numbers & Quantity

    Structure

    六 + Measure Word + Noun

    Explanation

    六 (liù) is the number "six" in Chinese and is considered a lucky number associated with smoothness and success. It is used in counting, dates, and expressions, such as 六个月 (six months) or 六月 (June). It also appears in the idiom 五颜六色, meaning "colorful."

    Examples

    • 他在这家公司工作了六年。

      Tā zài zhè jiā gōngsī gōngzuò le liù nián.

      He has worked at this company for six years.

    • 我女儿今年六岁，刚上小学。

      Wǒ nǚ'ér jīnnián liù suì, gāng shàng xiǎoxué.

      My daughter is six years old this year and just started elementary school.

    • 六月份我打算去云南旅行。

      Liùyuè fèn wǒ dǎsuàn qù Yúnnán lǚxíng.

      I plan to travel to Yunnan in June.

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