Definition
卅 is a condensed, formal variant of 三十 (sān shí, 'thirty'). It appears in written Chinese — especially in dates, ages, anniversaries, and numbered years — where brevity is valued, such as headlines, signs, or formal documents. You won't hear it in casual conversation; use 三十 instead when speaking.
num.
thirty
Examples
- 卅。Jīnnián shì gōngsī chénglì sà zhōunián.This year is the company's 30th anniversary.
- 卅。Tā yǐjīng zài nàge gǎngwèi shàng gōngzuò sà zhōunián le.He has already worked at that position for the 30th anniversary.
- 卅。Zhège xiàngmù yǒu sà míng cānyǔzhě.This project has thirty participants.
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