sixteen
/ˌsɪkˈstiːn/
CEFR level A1Topic Daily lifeWord #578 in the learning path
十六
Definitions
num. the number after fifteen and before seventeen
十六
Example
We baked sixteen small cakes for the family picnic.
我们为家庭野餐烤了十六个小蛋糕。
In some countries, students can choose vocational training instead of continuing general education at the age of sixteen.
在一些国家，学生十六岁时可以选择职业培训，而不继续接受普通教育。
Collocations
- sixteen years old
- at sixteen
- sixteen students
Word family
- sixteenth (num.)
Usage tip
注意与sixty（六十）区分，sixteen词尾有/n/。
FAQ
- What does sixteen mean?
- the number after fifteen and before seventeen
- How is sixteen pronounced?
- UK /ˌsɪkˈstiːn/, US /ˌsɪkˈstiːn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
