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In Chinese, in order to specify a certain number of something, you combine a number with a '''measure word''' or '''classifier''', followed by the noun.
In Chinese, in order to specify a certain number of something, you combine a number with a '''measure word''' or '''classifier''', followed by the noun.


You need to know the right measure word when asking a "how much/many?" question using "jǐ 几".
You need to know the right measure word when asking a "how much/many?" question using "jǐ 几".  


Below is a comprehensive list of Chinese measure words and how to use them.
Below is a comprehensive list of Chinese measure words and how to use them.

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