Chinese · Numbers & Time
五
wǔ
Five
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The number five.
Example
我五点下班。
I finish work at five o'clock.
Etymology
'五' (wǔ) comes from ancient representations in oracle bone script, which show a form related to the concept of five. This numeral has maintained a consistent form throughout Chinese history.
How & Where It’s Used
'五' is used in both spoken and written Chinese in various contexts, including counting and describing quantities, and is suitable for both formal and informal environments.