十分之四 (shí fēn zhī sì) — four tenths, 0.4
Definition
Literally 'four parts out of ten', i.e. 4/10 or 40%. Use this form (十分之X) for precise fractions spoken or written out — for 40% in everyday talk, 百分之四十 is more common.
numeral
four tenths0.4
Examples
- 十分之四。Zhè ge bǐ lì shì shí fēn zhī sì.This ratio is four tenths.
- 十分之四。shí fēn zhī sì De xué shēng xuǎn zé lǐ kē.Four tenths of the students choose science.
- 十分之四。Nǐ xū yào wán chéng shí fēn zhī sì de rèn wu.You need to complete four tenths of the task.
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