Learn a Chinese Character - 百

1. Character Basics

Radical: 白 (white)

Stroke Count: 6

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2. Pronunciation

Pinyin: bǎi (third tone)

3. Meaning

The character 百 means "hundred." It is often used to represent the number 100 or to indicate a large quantity.

4. Common Words

• 一百 (yī bǎi): one hundred
• 百分之 (bǎi fēn zhī): percent
• 百姓 (bǎi xìng): common people

5. Grammar & Usage

The character 百 is commonly used in numerical expressions and idioms. It can also be used metaphorically to mean "many" or "a lot."

6. Cultural Background

In Chinese culture, 百 is often used in auspicious phrases, such as 百年好合 (bǎi nián hǎo hé), which means "a harmonious union for a hundred years," often used in weddings.

7. Example Sentence

8. Memory Tips

Think of 百 as a character that represents a large number, like 100. The radical 白 (white) can remind you of a blank slate, ready to be filled with many things.