Definition
一万三 is a colloquial abbreviation for 一万三千 (13,000). In Chinese, when a number ends with a digit after 万 (ten thousand), the final digit is often dropped in casual speech, especially in prices or quantities. This pattern is common: 一万五 (15,000), 两万八 (28,000). The pinyin given (yī mò) reflects a non-standard reading — the standard pinyin for 一万三 is yī wàn sān. This usage is informal and most frequent in spoken contexts like bargaining or quoting prices.
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(colloquial) 13,000 (abbreviation of 一万三千)
Examples
- 一万三,。Zhè tái chē zhǐ yào yī mò, hěn huásuàn.This car only costs 13,000 — it's a great deal.
- 一万三。Tā yí ge yuè gōngzī chàbuduō yī mò.His monthly salary is about 13,000.
- 一万三。Wǒ mǎi zhè tào jiājù huā le yī mò.I spent 13,000 on this set of furniture.
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