十六

十六 is the Chinese word for the number sixteen, representing the quantity 16 in the decimal system. It is used similarly to the English word 'sixteen' in counting and numerical contexts.

The character 十 (shí) means 'ten,' and 六 (liù) means 'six.' Together, they form a compound numeral meaning 'ten plus six,' which equals sixteen. This structure is common in Chinese numerals, where numbers are often constructed by combining smaller units.

十六 is widely used in daily life, such as in dates, ages, and measurements. For example, it can appear in phrases like 十六岁 (sixteen years old) or 十六号 (the sixteenth day of the month). Understanding this numeral is essential for basic communication in Mandarin.