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In order to specify a certain number of something, you combine a number with a '''measure word''', followed by the noun. | In Chinese, in order to specify a certain number of something, you combine a number with a '''measure word''', followed by the noun. | ||
You need to know the right measure word when asking a "how much/many?" question using "jǐ 几." For example, | You need to know the right measure word when asking a "how much/many?" question using "jǐ 几." For example, |