Difference between revisions of "Measure words for verbs"

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When a verb is done more than once, it also requires a measure word to accompany it.  
 
When a verb is done more than once, it also requires a measure word to accompany it.  
  
Here's the basic structure:
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The grammar pattern is very similar to English. For example, "看三次" and "saw three times" mirror each other in structure.  
 
The grammar pattern is very similar to English. For example, "看三次" and "saw three times" mirror each other in structure.  
  
Here are some examples using this pattern:
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== Examples ==
  
 
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Revision as of 06:48, 21 May 2012

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
  • 拍 六
  • 写 十

See also