The Chinese word 五月 (wǔyuè), meaning "May" or "the fifth month", is a straightforward compound formed through logical numerical sequencing. It combines the cardinal number 五 (wǔ), meaning "five", with the noun 月 (yuè), meaning "month" or "moon". This follows a common and transparent grammatical pattern in Mandarin where a number directly modifies the noun "month" to denote its ordinal position in the annual lunar or solar calendar, thus literally translating to "month five". Its formation reflects the systematic and analytical nature of the Chinese language in creating calendar terms.