How to use 次 (cì) as a measure word for verbs
V. + Number + Measure Word
Measure words for verbs
V. + Number + Measure Word
HSK 2Verb phrasesMeasure words for verbs
Rule structure
Special action measure words, called 动量词 (dòngliàngcí), are used to count how many times an action occurs. The most common one is 次 (cì), which means the number of times.
Rule structure
Special action measure words, called 动量词 (dòngliàngcí), are used to count how many times an action occurs. The most common one is 次 (cì), which means the number of times.
Examples
我去过一次北京。
Wǒ qùguo yī cì Běijīng.
I have been to Beijing once.
Examples
我去过一次北京。
Wǒ qùguo yī cì Běijīng.
I have been to Beijing once.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you express “Measure words for verbs” in Chinese?
Use the structure: Verb + Number + Measure Word. For example: 我去过一次北京。 — “I have been to Beijing once.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
我去过一次北京。 — “I have been to Beijing once.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 2.
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