How to say “half” in Chinese with 半 (bàn)
Number + Measure Word + 半 (bàn) + Noun
Expressing "half" with "半 (bàn)"
Number + Measure Word + 半 (bàn) + Noun
HSK 3Numbers and Measure WordsExpressing "half" with "半 (bàn)"
Rule structure
半 (bàn) means “half” and is added after the numerical or measure-word part. The construction is used to indicate half of an object, unit of measurement, or quantity.
Rule structure
半 (bàn) means “half” and is added after the numerical or measure-word part. The construction is used to indicate half of an object, unit of measurement, or quantity.
Examples
一个半小时。
Yī gè bàn xiǎoshí.
An hour and a half.
Examples
一个半小时。
Yī gè bàn xiǎoshí.
An hour and a half.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you express “Expressing "half" with "半 (bàn)"” in Chinese?
Use the structure: Number + Measure Word + 半 (bàn) + Noun. For example: 一个半小时。 — “An hour and a half.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
一个半小时。 — “An hour and a half.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 3.
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