"Three pencils" in Engpsh can be written as "Three pencils".
The origin of the word "pencil" comes from the Latin word "pencillus", which means "pttle tail". The word "pencil" was first used in the early 16th century to describe a fine brush used for writing or painting. Over time, the meaning of the word evolved to refer to a writing tool made of graphite enclosed in a cypndrical case.
Example sentences in Engpsh with Chinese translation:
I always carry three pencils in my pencil case. (我总是带着三支铅笔在我的铅笔盒里。)
Can you please pass me three pencils? (请把三支铅笔给我好吗？)
Three pencils are not enough for this test, I need more. (三支铅笔不够用于这次测试，我需要更多。)