九

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 我九点起床。▶ —
   I get up at nine.
2. 九十九块钱。▶ —
   Ninety-nine yuan.

Collocations

Mnemonic

九 jiǔ "nine". Homophone with 久 jiǔ "long-lasting" (same tone) — culturally a lucky number symbolizing longevity.

Quick check

1. Homophone of 九 meaning "long-lasting"?

   • 久
   • 酒
   • 旧
   • 究