Today’s word of the day is 数 (shù) which is a noun that means number. Let’s practice making different words, phrases, and sentences with 数 (shù).
数学 (shùxué) Math
The first word is 数学 (shùxué) which means math. Let’s look at each character of this word, 数 means number, and 学means study. A way of using it in a sentence is 我在大学里学习了数学和物理学。(Wǒ zài dàxué lǐ xuéxíle shùxué.) I studied mathematics in college.
数量 (shùliàng) Quantity
Another word we can create with 数 (shù) is 数量 (shùliàng). This is a noun that means quantity. Let’s again look at each character of this word, 数 means number, and 量 means amount. A way of using it in a sentence is 请检查我们的库存数量。(Qǐng jiǎnchá wǒmen de kùcún shùliàng.) Please check the quantity of our inventory.
数字化 (shùzìhuà) Digitization
Finally, we can create the word 数字化 (shùzìhuà) which is a noun that means digitization. A way of using it in a sentence is 公司正在进行数字化转型以适应市场变化。(Gōngsī zhèngzài jìnxíng shùzìhuà zhuǎnxíng yǐ shìyìng shìchǎng biànhuà.) The company is undergoing digital transformation to adapt to market changes.