Chinese Number Tools & Practice
Chinese numbers can be challenging, especially when working with large values or trying to understand them quickly in conversation. These tools can help you convert Arabic numbers to standard and financial Chinese numerals, learn how Chinese numbers are formed, and practice recognizing spoken numbers. You’ll also find practice for real-world uses such as prices, dates, times, phone numbers, percentages, and other everyday number expressions.
Chinese Number Resources
★ Converts numbers between Arabic numerals and Chinese characters, with options for pinyin and formal Chinese numerals. ChineseConverter.com Chinese Numbers Converter is a free online tool for converting Arabic numerals from 1 to 99,999 into Chinese numbers or formal Chinese numerals, with the option to display pinyin. It can also convert Chinese numbers back into Arabic numerals.
Free Web-Based
★ Practice hearing, reading and translating Chinese numbers with native-speaker audio and interactive quizzes. Chinese Number Trainer teaches Chinese numbers through an interactive study guide, native-speaker audio, Chinese characters with Pinyin or Zhuyin, a talking clock and quizzes that test listening, reading and translation. The Android app is paid, while the iOS app is free to download with an optional paid upgrade. Available on Android and iOS.
Free / Paid App
★ Practice turning spoken Mandarin numbers into digits with instant feedback. Chinese Numbers is a listening practice app for numbers, prices, phone numbers, times and dates, with exercises that progress to large numbers using 万 and 亿. Incorrect answers include hanzi, pinyin and structure breakdowns, while progress charts track accuracy and weaker skills. It also includes tools for converting numbers into hanzi and pinyin with speech, works fully offline and has no ads or account requirement. Available on iOS.
Paid Flat Rate App
★ Combines Chinese number practice with native audio, handwriting, flashcards, and pronunciation exercises. Chinese Numbers Chinesimple is a specialized Mandarin learning app for practicing numbers through vocabulary, example sentences, native audio, pronunciation practice, flashcards, stroke-order guidance, handwriting exercises, and progress tracking. A free plan is available with ads, while the Pro plan unlocks all content and removes advertising. Learn more on their website. Available on Android.
Free / Paid App
★ Practice hearing Chinese numbers and identifying them quickly in real-world contexts. countfu is a focused Mandarin listening trainer for numbers, prices, dates, times, phone numbers, percentages, and discounts. Listen to Standard Mandarin, type the digits you hear, and get instant feedback with missed items saved for review. The test on their website is free with no signup, while the iPhone app includes free practice with optional paid Pro features. Available on iOS.
Free Web-Based / iOS App
★ A useful way to train your ear to recognize spoken numbers without relying on written Chinese. LangPractice is a free online tool for building speed and confidence with spoken Mandarin numbers. Listen to a number and type the corresponding digits, practicing everything from small everyday numbers to very large values. You can choose from preset number ranges or create your own custom range to target exactly what you want to practice. Separate practice is available for Mainland Mandarin or Taiwan Mandarin.
Free Web-Based
★ Practice Mandarin place values with unique odometer-style number wheels. Learn Chinese Numbers converts digits into written Mandarin using Simplified or Traditional characters and includes keypad input, audio, and a fast number-recognition game. It is free to download, with an optional upgrade that removes ads and unlocks larger-number translations. A tutorial is available on their website. Available on iOS.
Free / Paid iOS App
★ Converts numbers into everyday Chinese numerals, formal financial forms, and spoken money amounts. Merry Mandarin Number Converter is a free online tool that shows how numbers are written in standard Chinese and in 大写 financial numerals used on cheques, invoices, and contracts. Enter a number to also see its money reading with 元, 角, and 分, and use the accompanying explanations to learn Chinese place values and number conventions.
Free Web-Based