五世

五世 shì ㄨˇ ㄕˋ ng5 sai3

  • the fifth (of series of numbered kings)

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 五 (1 of 2) — stroke by stroke.

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Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 明代十五世纪初紫禁城是北京的中心。 In the Ming Dynasty (early 15th century) the centre of Beijing was the Forbidden City.

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