Approximating with sequential numbers
An easy way to express approximate numbers is to use two sequential numbers in a row. The structure is:
Number + (Number+1)
This is similar to saying "x to y", "x or y" or "about x" in English.
Some examples:
- 三 四 个人。
- 我 喝 了 七 八 瓶 啤酒 了。
- 一 两 天。