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*Literally: at 6 and 7
*perturbed state of mind  
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Number Character Pinyin Example Meaning
1 一  yī  一帆风顺 propitious wind throughout the journey (idiom)
2 二  èr  二人同心 If two people are of the same mind, their sharpness can cut through metal
3 三  sān  三心二意 unable to concentrate on completing one goal at a time, likely to change minds easily
4 四  四通八达 roads open in all directions (idiom); accessible from all sides
5 五  wǔ  五颜六色 every color under the sun
6 六  lìu  六神无主 all six vital organs fail (idiom)
7 七  七上八下
  • Literally: at 6 and 7
  • perturbed state of mind
8 bā  八仙过海
  • Literally: The Eight Immortals cross the sea, each revealing their divine power (Idiom)
  • everybody using their talents to achieve a common goal
9 jǐu 九霄云外
  • beyond the topmost clouds (idiom)
  • unimaginably far away
10 十  shí 十全十美
  • to be perfect (idiom)
  • complete and beautiful