佰 (bǎi) - Hundred (archaic or formal numeral) & military officer in charge of one hundred men

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bǎi ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 亻

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佰 · bǎi

Hundred (archaic or formal numeral);

military officer in charge of one hundred men;

surname.

Hundred (archaic or formal numeral)military officer in charge of one hundred mensurname.

Usage highlights

HundredOfficer of one hundred menSeveral hundred dollarsHundreds of households

Synonyms

  • 百— hundred (common form)

Antonyms

  • 个— single/individual
  • 零— zero

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The army had a commander of one hundred (佰长).
  • He paid several hundred dollars (佰元).
  • This is an archaic form for one hundred (佰).

Collocations

  • Hundred (as in counting)(佰)
  • Officer of one hundred men(佰长)
  • Several hundred dollars(佰元)
  • Hundreds of households(佰户)
  • Hundred-man unit(佰人队)

Idioms

  • To kill one to warn a hundred(杀一儆佰)
  • Hundreds and thousands(仟佰)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally a military rank in ancient China, commanding 100 soldiers.
  • Used as a formal or financial numeral for 'hundred', similar to 仟 for 'thousand'.
  • Sometimes used in names to imply abundance or leadership qualities.

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