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The word "第五" is formed by combining the prefix "第", which functions specifically to denote ordinal sequence (like "‑th" or "‑st" in English), with the cardinal number "五", meaning "five". This creates a fixed, compound structure where the prefix modifies the number, transforming its meaning from a simple quantity ("five") into a sequential position ("fifth").

Example Sentences Hide

我是第五个学生。

Wǒ shì dì wǔ gè xuéshēng.

I am the fifth student.

他住在第五层楼。

Tā zhù zài dì wǔ céng lóu.

He lives on the fifth floor.

这是我们第五次见面。

Zhè shì wǒmen dì wǔ cì jiànmiàn.

This is our fifth meeting.

在第五个路口向右转。

Zài dì wǔ gè lùkǒu xiàng yòu zhuǎn.

Turn right at the fifth intersection.

第五章节的内容特别复杂。

Dì wǔ zhāngjié de nèiróng tèbié fùzá.

The content of the fifth chapter is particularly complex.

Word Definition - 第五

dì wǔ fifth

Individual Character Details

第 dì
五 wǔ