seventeen
/ˌsevənˈtiːn/
CEFR level A1Topic Daily lifeWord #580 in the learning path
十七
Definitions
num. The number after sixteen and before eighteen.
十七
Example
My sister is seventeen and loves playing volleyball.
我妹妹十七岁，喜欢打排球。
The survey found that seventeen students preferred practical training to traditional classroom instruction.
调查发现，十七名学生更喜欢实践培训，而非传统课堂教学。
Collocations
- seventeen years old
- seventeen students
- at seventeen
Word family
- seventeenth (num.)
Usage tip
注意与seventy（七十）区分，词尾读清。
FAQ
- What does seventeen mean?
- The number after sixteen and before eighteen.
- How is seventeen pronounced?
- UK /ˌsevənˈtiːn/, US /ˌsevənˈtiːn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
