十二

十二 is the Chinese word for the number twelve. It is a numeral used to represent the quantity of 12, and it is commonly used in counting, time, dates, and other numerical contexts.

The character 十 (shí) means 'ten,' and 二 (èr) means 'two.' Together, they form 十二, literally meaning 'ten plus two,' which equals twelve. This structure reflects the decimal system used in Chinese numerals.

Twelve is an important number in Chinese culture, appearing in various contexts such as the twelve months of the year, the twelve zodiac animals, and the twelve hours of the traditional Chinese clock. It is also used in everyday language, like in phrases such as 十二点 (shí èr diǎn), meaning 'twelve o'clock.'