As a Chinese learner, you must wonder why there are so many measure words in Chinese. In this post, we will help you find the whys and wherefores. Continue reading “Functions of Chinese measure words”
Category: Classifiers
Chinese classifiers, also called measure words, are words used to indicate the unit or amount of something like a person, thing, or act.
Very frequently used Chinese classifiers and examples
Chinese classifiers, also called measures words or quantifiers, are one of the most difficult points in Chinese learning. Here are some frequently-used classifiers with examples. Continue reading “Very frequently used Chinese classifiers and examples”
Chinese classifiers I
Chinese classifiers I
Chinese classifiers II
Chinese classifiers II
一场风波？一场秀？How to use 场?
For “一场”，you have two things to learn. Look at the example:
For “一场”，you have two things to learn. Look at the example:
Although there was a heavy rain yesterday, I went to watch an excellent film showing. 虽然昨天下了一场大雨，但我还是去看了一场很精彩的电影。
“一场” is used as classifier to describe things: 1. rain, snow, storm, turmoil, disaster, disturbance, etc. In this case, it is pronounced yī cháng. 2. sports and recreation. In this case, it is pronounced yī chǎng.
