Chinese numerals are the characters used to represent numbers in the Chinese language. They can be categorized into two systems: the simplified and the traditional forms. The basic numerals from one to ten are represented by unique characters, while larger numbers are formed by combining these characters. For example, the numeral for ten is 十, and twenty is represented as 二十, which means "two tens." In addition to their use in everyday counting, Chinese numerals are also employed in formal contexts, such as in legal documents and financial statements. The traditional system includes specific characters for large numbers, such as 亿 for "hundred million." Understanding these numerals is essential for reading and writing in Chinese.