倒数 dào shǔ

to count down; to count backwards (from 10 down to 0)

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency 4209th word

Definitions

  1. 1. to count down
  2. 2. to count backwards (from 10 down to 0)
  3. 3. from the back (rows of seats)
  4. 4. from the bottom (lines on a page)

See also: dào shù

Characters

Character Meaning
倒 dào HSK 4
to pour; however; contrary to expectation
数 shǔ HSK 3
number; several; figure