Definition
十二日 means 'the 12th day of the month' in Chinese date expressions. It follows the pattern 'number + 日', where 日 is the formal word for 'day' (used in writing, calendars, and official contexts). In spoken Chinese, 十二号 is more common than 十二日, but 十二日 appears in formal writing, schedules, and historical dates.
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the 12th day of the month
Examples
- 十二日。Huìyì dìng zài shí èr rì.The meeting is scheduled for the 12th.
- 十二日。shí èr rì shì wǒ de shēngrì.The 12th is my birthday.
- 十二日。Cóng shí èr rì kāishǐ fàngjià.The holiday starts from the 12th.
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