Difference between revisions of "Measure words for verbs"
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| − | *做 两 <em>次</em> | + | *做 两 <em>次</em> <span class="trans">Do it twice.</span> |
| − | *拍 六 <em>下</em> | + | *拍 六 <em>下</em> <span class="trans">Take it six times.</span> |
| − | *写 十 <em>页</em> | + | *写 十 <em>页</em> <span class="trans">Write ten pages.</span> |
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Revision as of 08:09, 4 June 2013
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Keywords
When a verb is done more than once, it also requires a measure word to accompany it.
Structure
V + Number + MW
The grammar pattern is very similar to English. For example, "看三次" and "saw three times" mirror each other in structure.
Examples
- 做 两 次 Do it twice.
- 拍 六 下 Take it six times.
- 写 十 页 Write ten pages.
