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Revision as of 06:54, 15 June 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