Chinese · Numbers & Time
百
bǎi
Hundred
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The number one hundred.
Example
这本书一百块钱。
This book costs one hundred yuan.
Etymology
'百' (bǎi) has origins in ancient Chinese writing, representing the concept of one hundred through pictorial symbols that have simplified over time.
How & Where It’s Used
'百' is utilized in both spoken and written forms across all regions of China for both formal and informal discussions regarding numbers.