Definitions
twenty
Etymology
Two vertical lines, representing two sets of ten (十).
About
The character "廿" etymologically represents the number twenty through its structural composition as a fused form of two "十" characters, meaning ten each, thus creating a compound ideograph that visually consolidates this numerical value. Initially serving as a standard numeral in classical texts and historical documents, its role has gradually contracted over centuries, with the character now primarily appearing in set expressions, traditional dating methods, and calendrical notations rather than in everyday numerical notation. This shift reflects a broader linguistic trend where the multi-character form "二十" has become the predominant way to denote twenty in modern writing, while "廿" persists in specific, often formal or historical contexts.
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今天五月廿号。
这个活动将持续廿天。
他生于廿世纪末。
我们公司有廿多名员工。
这本书共有廿一个章节。
农历正月廿是补天节。
这项工程预计廿四个月完成。
廿一世纪的科技发展日新月异。