(chéng) — (classifier) tenth, ten percent (used after a number 1–9)

Definition

成 is a classifier used after numbers 1–9 to mean 'tenths' (i.e. ten percent): 三成 = 30%. Don't confuse it with 分, which divides into hundredths or counts minutes/points.

classifier
tenthten percent (used after a number 1–9)

Examples

  • Tā zhǐ yǒu wǔ chéng bǎ wò néng kǎo shàng dà xué.
    He only has a 50% chance of getting into university.
  • Jīn nián gōng sī de lì rùn zēng jiā le sān chéng.
    This year the company's profit increased by 30%.
  • Wǒ men hái yǒu qī chéng de rèn wu méi wán chéng.
    We still have 70% of the tasks unfinished.

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