Overview
The character 号 (háo) is commonly used to indicate numbers related to dates, addresses, or identifiers such as room numbers and house numbers. It also refers to nicknames, pseudonyms, or special names people use, especially in artistic or online contexts.
Usage in Dates and Addresses
When used with dates, 号 follows the month and day to specify the day of the month, e.g., 五月五号 (May 5th). For addresses, 号 indicates the house or building number, often seen in 门牌号 (house number).
Usage as a Name or Nickname
号 can denote a special name or pseudonym, such as an artist's name (艺术号) or an online handle. This use is common in informal and creative contexts.
Common Collocations
Tips
Avoid confusing 号 with 号码 (hàomǎ), which also means number but is more general and often used for phone numbers or serial numbers. 号 is more specific to dates, addresses, or special names. When reading dates aloud, 号 is the standard way to say the day of the month in spoken Chinese.