Chinese Numbers 1–10 Worksheet
一 to 十 are the perfect first writing lesson: ten characters, mostly one to five strokes, instantly usable for counting, dates, ages and prices.
All ten number characters pre-loaded on big grids. Add 百 / 千 or switch to a quiz anytime.
No sign-up · Free every day · Great first sheet for ages 4–7
Why numbers are the ideal first sheet
The ten number characters are a self-contained curriculum. 一, 二 and 三 teach the horizontal stroke and even spacing; 十 adds the vertical and the center line of the 田 grid; 四, 五, 六, 七, 八, 九 introduce boxes, hooks and the left/right falling strokes 撇 and 捺. A child who can write these ten has met nearly every basic stroke type — and can write their age, the date, and count the dumplings on their plate.
Beyond ten: 两, 百, 千, 万
Real counting needs a few more words: 两 (two of something, used with measure words), 零 (zero), 百 (hundred), 千 (thousand) and 万 (ten thousand). The built-in numbers word pack includes them with pinyin and English; load it from the word bank and trim to the ones your child needs. Note that 零 is a thirteen-stroke character — fine to recognize, but keep it off a five-year-old's writing sheet.
Make it a game, not a drill
Numbers worksheets pair naturally with counting games: trace a row, then count something real (chopsticks, crayons, grapes) and write the numeral-word next to the pile. End the week with the quiz template — the sheet shows the pinyin (yī, èr, sān…) and the child writes the characters from memory, checking against the printed answer key. More first-sheet ideas are on the kindergarten page and the beginners page.
FAQ
Which characters are on the numbers worksheet?
一二三四五六七八九十 (1–10) are pre-loaded; the full numbers word pack adds 零 (zero), 两 (two of), 百 (hundred), 千 (thousand), 万 (ten thousand) and more, each with pinyin and English.
What is the difference between 二 and 两?
Both mean 'two'. 二 (èr) is used for counting, ordinals and numbers themselves (十二, twenty); 两 (liǎng) is used before measure words for quantities (两个苹果, two apples). The word pack includes both.
Can I make a quiz for numbers?
Yes — switch the template to Dictation quiz: the sheet prints the pinyin and English as prompts with empty grids, plus an optional answer key at the bottom.
Is the numbers worksheet free?
Yes. 3 sheets per day, up to 30 characters each, no sign-up. The full numbers word pack is free too.