HSK 3.0 · LEVEL 1
九
The number nine (9); many or numerous.
Free Chinese vocabulary flashcard · HSK 1
Why does 九 look like this?
The character '九' is its own radical. It originally depicted a bent arm or a hook, representing the idea of reaching a limit or the highest single-digit number! In ancient times, it was also associated with the concept of 'curving' or 'winding'.