Number to Chinese
Convert numbers to Chinese uppercase/lowercase. Supports currency format and large numbers
About Chinese Uppercase Numbers
Chinese uppercase numbers (壹贰叁肆伍陆柒捌玖拾佰仟万亿) are a traditional Chinese numeral writing system, primarily used in financial and accounting fields. Using uppercase numbers effectively prevents tampering, as the complex characters are difficult to alter. When filling out checks, invoices, contracts, and other financial documents, amounts are typically required to be written in Chinese uppercase.
This tool supports three conversion modes: currency format (yuan/jiao/fen), plain format, and abbreviated format. It handles numbers up to 10^48 and is widely used in financial, banking, and contractual documents.
Conversion Rules
Converting numbers to Chinese uppercase follows these rules:
- Digit Mapping：0-9 correspond to 零壹贰叁肆伍陆柒捌玖 (uppercase) or 零一二三四五六七八九 (lowercase).
- Unit System：个十百千万亿兆京垓秭穰沟涧正, grouped in fours (myriad system).
- Zero Handling：Consecutive zeros are read as one "零". Zeros at the end of a group are not read, but zeros between groups need to be inserted.
- Group Processing：Digits are grouped in fours from right to left, with 万/亿/兆 etc. units added between groups.
FAQ
Where are Chinese uppercase numbers used?
Primarily in financial documents such as checks, invoices, and contracts for amount writing. Banking and accounting systems require amounts to be written in uppercase numbers to prevent forgery.
Does it support decimals?
Yes. In currency format, decimal parts are converted to jiao and fen. For example, 0.50 becomes "伍角整". In plain format, decimals are separated by "点".
How large a number can it handle?
Supports up to 10 to the power of 48 (正), covering all Chinese large number units: 万, 亿, 兆, 京, 垓, 秭, 穰, 沟, 涧, 正.
What's the difference between currency and plain format?
Currency format uses "元角分" as units and adds "整" at the end (when no decimals). Plain format reads numbers directly with "点" separating decimals. Abbreviated format uses 万/亿 abbreviations for large numbers.