Hokkien numerals: Difference between revisions

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To count the size of a set, "{{w|cardinal numbers}}" are used. In this case, we use the colloquial system together with a [[lioxngsuu|classifier]] (the classifier will [[tone sandhi|change tone]] when spoken). For example, ''{{tts|cidtaai [[tiexnsi]]}}'' (one television), or ''[[Cidboea Hii]]'' (one fish).
To count the size of a set, "{{w|cardinal numbers}}" are used. In this case, we use the colloquial system together with a [[lioxngsuu|classifier]] (the classifier will [[tone sandhi|change tone]] when spoken). For example, ''{{tts|cidtaai [[tiexnsi]]}}'' (one television), or ''[[Cidboea Hii]]'' (one fish).


For numbers greater than ten, ''{{x|id}}'' and ''{{x|ji}}'' from the literary set (see below) are used in the lower positions. For example, 220 is ''nngxpahji'' and 1,100 is ''cidzheng'id''.
For numbers greater than ten, ''{{x|id}}'' and ''{{x|ji}}'' from the literary set (see below) are used in the lower positions. For example, 120 is ''{{x|pahji}}'', 220 is ''nngxpahji'' and 1,100 is ''cidzheng'id''.


;{{tts|ji-zap-kao-taai chiaf}} :29 cars
;{{tts|ji-zap-kao-taai chiaf}} :29 cars