How to Say ‘The 1st’ in Traditional Chinese
一號
yī hào
[yī hào]
💬 Usage Tip: In dates, 一 keeps its plain tone: 一號 is (yī hào), not (yí hào). It only shifts to (yí) when it means "one of" something, as in 一個 (yí ge).
Phrase Breakdown
一
yī
[yī]
one
A single unit or thing.
我要一杯水。
I want a glass of water.
號
hào
[hào]
day of the month (date)
Placed after a number to mark the day in a date, used in speech.
今天是三號。
Today is the 3rd.
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