量词
Counting units placed between numbers and nouns, such as 个 for people, 本 for books, and 条 for long flexible objects.
1 / 100
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individual / general measure word
The most frequently used, universal measure word in Chinese. It can be applied to people, abstract concepts, and various physical objects that do not have a dedicated, specific measure word.
我打算這週末和幾個朋友一起去露營。
I plan to go camping with a few friends this weekend.
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volume / classifier for bound publications
Used specifically for bound printed materials, such as books, magazines, notebooks, and files.
這本小說太搞笑了，我看到一半就忍不住一直笑。
This novel is so hilarious; I couldn't stop laughing halfway through.
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strip / classifier for long, narrow, flexible objects
Used for things that are long, thin, and often flexible, such as rivers, fish, trousers, streets, and text messages.
你剛才發給我的那一條語音訊息，我這邊聽不清楚。
I couldn't hear that voice message you just sent me very clearly.
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sheet / classifier for flat objects or surfaces
Used for flat things, large surfaces, or items made of paper and sheets, including tables, beds, photos, tickets, and credit cards.
麻煩幫我們拍張照片，背面的風景剛好很好看。
Could you take a photo of us? The scenery in the background looks great right now.
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one of a pair / classifier for certain animals or body parts
Commonly used for birds, insects, and quadrupeds, as well as single items of things that normally come in pairs, like hands or ears.
客廳沙發上那隻黑貓是我室友養的，它脾氣有點古怪。
That black cat on the living room sofa belongs to my roommate; it has a bit of a quirky temper.
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stem / classifier for long, rigid, stick-like objects
Used for rod-shaped or cylindrical objects that are generally stiff, such as pens, chopsticks, arrows, or smartphones, and also occasionally for songs or fleets.
我今天出門太急，忘了帶這支新買的觸控筆。
I left home in too much of a hurry today and forgot to bring this newly bought stylus.
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item / classifier for clothing, matters, or luggage
Principally used for articles of clothing worn on the upper body, as well as abstract matters, incidents, administrative tasks, and pieces of baggage.
這件襯衫的款式蠻百搭的，無論是上班還是約會穿都很合適。
The style of this shirt is quite versatile; it's suitable for both work and dating.
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pair / classifier for naturally paired items
Used for two things that function together or are naturally paired, such as shoes, socks, chopsticks, eyes, and hands.
我想去實體店試穿這雙球鞋，看尺寸合不合腳。
I want to go to the physical store to try on this pair of sneakers to see if the size fits comfortably.
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handful / classifier for objects with handles or small handfuls
Used for tools or objects that are held by a handle, such as umbrellas, keys, chairs, and knives, or for things that can be grabbed in a handful.
外面雨下得有點大，你出門記得帶把傘。
The rain is coming down a bit hard outside; remember to take an umbrella when you head out.
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home / classifier for business establishments
Used as a classifier for professional, commercial, or institutional organizations, including companies, stores, restaurants, hotels, and banks.
巷子口那家咖啡廳的網速超快，很適合帶筆電去辦公。
The internet speed at that coffee shop at the end of the alley is super fast, perfect for taking a laptop to get some work done.
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classifier for people (polite)
A respectful and polite measure word used when referring to people, such as guests, clients, teachers, or colleagues.
經理，外面有一位自稱是您大學同學的先生找您。
Manager, there is a gentleman outside who claims to be your university classmate looking for you.
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classifier for rooms or structural spaces
Used for architectural spaces, rooms, shops, houses, or offices.
我打算把家裡那間空房改成個人工作室。
I plan to turn that spare room at home into a personal studio.
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classifier for artistic works, large machinery, or phones
Commonly applied to films, novels, electronic devices like mobile phones, and large machinery or vehicles.
昨天院線上映的那部科幻片，網路上的評價好像蠻兩極的。
The sci-fi movie that hit theaters yesterday seems to have pretty mixed reviews online.
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classifier for appliances, machinery, or computers
Used primarily for appliances, mechanical equipment, computers, televisions, and heavy instruments.
辦公室這臺印表機又卡紙了，待會得叫工程師來修一下。
This office printer is jammed again; we'll have to get an engineer to fix it later.
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classifier for wheeled vehicles
The standard measure word dedicated to vehicles with wheels, including cars, bicycles, buses, and motorbikes.
門口停著的那輛外送機車擋到了店面的出入口。
That food delivery motorbike parked at the door is blocking the entrance to the store.
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classifier for ships and boats
Specifically used for vessels that navigate on water, ranging from large ships and cruise liners to small boats.
碼頭那邊停靠了一艘超級豪華的郵輪，吸引好多人去拍照。
A super luxurious cruise ship docked over at the pier, attracting a lot of people to take photos.
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classifier for airplanes, large instruments, or framed objects
Used for airplanes, machinery with a framework or support, and large structured items like pianos.
因為遇到強烈對流，剛才那一架班機在降落時晃得超厲害。
Because it hit severe convection, that flight just now shook incredibly hard during landing.
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classifier for poems and songs
The dedicated classifier for lyrics, songs, compositions, and poems.
這首背景音樂的旋律很熟悉，但我一時想不起來歌名。
The melody of this background music is very familiar, but I can't think of the song title right now.
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classifier for massive buildings, mountains, or immovable structures
Applied to large, heavy, immovable objects or geographic features, such as mountains, bridges, high-rises, and statues.
聽說這座跨海大橋完工後，開車到對面市區能省下半小時。
I heard that once this cross-sea bridge is completed, driving to the opposite downtown area will save half an hour.
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classifier for flowers and clouds
Used for flowers, individual clouds, and items resembling flowers (like mushrooms or ear fungus).
今天天空超藍，一朵雲都沒有，紫外線應該很強。
The sky is incredibly blue today without a single cloud; the UV rays must be really strong.
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classifier for small, roundish objects
Used for small, spherical, or granular things like pearls, teeth, stars, diamonds, hearts, and small fruits or seeds.
昨晚睡覺前我突然發現，自己的智齒好像有一顆在發炎。
Before going to bed last night, I suddenly realized that one of my wisdom teeth seemed to be inflamed.
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classifier for tiny, grain-like objects
Used for extremely small, grain-like objects or pills, emphasizing a tinier scale than '顆'. It commonly measures rice grains, sand, pills, and small seeds.
感冒藥每次只要吃一粒就好，吃多了對身體負擔太大。
You only need to take one cold pill each time; taking too many is too much of a burden on your body.
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piece / lump / colloquial unit of currency
Used for solid, chunky pieces of material like stones, soap, cakes, and meat, as well as serving as the colloquial term for dollars.
路口那家新開的烘焙坊，每一塊起司蛋糕看起來都超誘人。
Every single piece of cheesecake at that newly opened bakery at the intersection looks super enticing.
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slice / flake / thin piece
Used for flat, thin slices or flakes of items like bread, meat, leaves, tablets, and patches, as well as broad expanses of scenery like fields or seas.
出發去露營前，別忘了在包包裡放幾片防蚊貼片。
Before heading out for camping, don't forget to put a few mosquito repellent patches in your bag.
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cup / glass
A container measure word used for liquids served in a cup or glass, such as coffee, tea, water, or beer.
我習慣每天早上開工前，先去超商買一杯冰美式醒醒腦。
I'm used to grabbing an iced Americano from the convenience store every morning to wake my brain up before starting work.
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bowl
A container measure word used for food portions traditionally served in bowls, typically hot meals like rice, noodles, soup, or dessert porridge.
加班到深夜時，來一碗熱騰騰的泡麵真的是最幸福的事。
When working overtime late into the night, having a steaming hot bowl of instant noodles is truly the happiest thing.
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plate / dish / classifier for games or coiled objects
Used for food served on plates or dishes, coiled objects like ropes, and matches or sets in board games like chess or tennis.
這家熱炒店的菜份量很足，點兩盤炒菜就夠我們兩個人吃了。
The portions at this stir-fry restaurant are quite large; ordering two plates of stir-fried dishes is enough for the two of us.
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bottle
A container measure word for liquids or items contained within a bottle, such as wine, water, soy sauce, or lotion.
冰箱裡那兩瓶精釀啤酒快過期了，今晚得趕快喝掉。
Those two bottles of craft beer in the fridge are about to expire; we have to drink them up quickly tonight.
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can / jar
Used for goods or food packaged in metal cans or glass jars, such as sodas, canned food, jam, or tea tins.
家裡的貓罐頭快吃完了，我打算趁電商打折時多囤一箱。
The canned cat food at home is running out; I plan to stock up on another box while the e-commerce store has a discount.
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box / case
A container measure word for items packaged within a box, carton, or small case, like chocolates, business cards, eggs, or takeaway meals.
幫我看看廚房那盒雞蛋，有沒有被剛剛買回来的重物壓破。
Help me check that box of eggs in the kitchen to see if they were crushed by the heavy items we just bought back.
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pack / packet / bundle
A container measure word used for things wrapped or packaged in bundles, small packets, or bags, such as tissues, cigarettes, snacks, or coffee powder.
我包包裡剛好有一包濕紙巾，你需要的話拿去用吧。
I happen to have a pack of wet wipes in my bag; take it if you need it.
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bag / sack / pouch
Used for a quantity of items contained within a flexible sack or bag, usually representing a larger volume than '包', such as flour, pet food, or garbage.
出門上班的時候，順便幫我把門口那一袋垃圾丟到地下室。
When you leave for work, please throw that bag of garbage at the door into the basement for me.
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classifier for letters, emails, or sealed messages
The standard measure word for mail, written communication, or items that are traditionally sealed, including letters, invitation cards, and modern emails.
面試過後都一個禮拜了，我都還沒收到那家公司的錄取通知封。
It's been a week since the interview, and I still haven't received an offer letter from that company.
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classifier for long, thin, slender objects
Used for long, thin, and generally rigid or semi-flexible items, such as needles, bananas, pillars, hair strands, matchsticks, or french fries.
這家速食店的薯條炸得很酥脆，我一口氣吃了好幾根。
The french fries at this fast-food place are fried very crispy; I ate quite a few of them in one go.
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classifier for flowers with stalks or pen-like objects
Commonly interchangeable with '支' for stick-like writing instruments, but traditionally used for detached flora, specifically a single flower or branch with its stem.
情人節那天，他特地送了我一枝手工折的紙玫瑰。
On Valentine's Day, he specifically gave me a single hand-folded paper rose.
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classifier for plants, shrubs, or seedlings
A botanical measure word used for individual plants, rooted herbs, saplings, shrubs, or trees.
陽台上那一株多肉植物因為陽光不夠，最近有點徒長了。
That succulent plant on the balcony has stretched out a bit recently because it hasn't been getting enough sunlight.
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classifier for trees and large plants
The standard and most common measure word used for trees, cash crops, and large leafy vegetables like cabbages.
阿公家院子裡那棵老芒果樹，今年夏天結了好多果實。
That old mango tree in grandpa's yard bore a lot of fruit this summer.
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classifier for textiles, paintings, or large scenery
Used for hanging textiles, banners, scrolls, artworks, paintings, and panoramic, picturesque landscapes.
客廳牆上掛的那幅抽象畫，是我從二手市集淘回來的。
The abstract painting hanging on the living room wall is something I picked up from a flea market.
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classifier for flat, vertical surfaces or objects
Used for objects that present a distinct, flat vertical surface, such as mirrors, walls, flags, drums, or shields.
浴室裡那面鏡子常起霧，洗完澡都要拿擦手紙抹一下。
The mirror in the bathroom fogs up often; I always have to wipe it with a paper towel after showering.
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classifier for headwear or objects with a distinct top
Used for things that are worn on the head or items that form a structural apex or canopy over something, such as hats, tents, or mosquito nets.
今天外面風大，你戴這頂鴨舌帽出門小心被吹跑。
It's windy outside today; be careful your baseball cap doesn't get blown away when you go out wearing it.
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classifier for lamps or small cups
Used primarily for lamps, lanterns, and light sources, or traditionally for small cups of tea or wine.
臥室床頭留一盞小夜燈就好，這樣半夜起來上廁所比較安全。
Just leave a small nightlight on by the head of the bed in the bedroom; that way it's safer to get up and use the restroom in the middle of the night.
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mouthful / classifier for family members, wells, or bites
Used for counting the number of people in a household, structural items with openings like wells or heavy pots, and mouthfuls of food or liquids.
天氣太熱了，我趕緊灌了幾口冰水才稍微舒服一點。
The weather is too hot; I quickly chugged a few mouthfuls of ice water to feel a bit more comfortable.
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classifier for large animals or livestock
Used for counting large mammals and livestock such as cattle, pigs, sheep, lions, and elephants.
清晨開車經過清邁的郊區時，我們在路邊看到一頭野生大象。
When driving through the suburbs of Chiang Mai early in the morning, we saw a wild elephant by the side of the road.
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classifier for horses or bolts of cloth
The dedicated classifier used for horses, mules, or zebras, as well as whole bolts or rolls of woven textiles.
那匹毛色發亮的黑馬是馬場裡最受歡迎的拍照明星。
That black horse with the glossy coat is the most popular photo star at the equestrian center.
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group / crowd / flock / swarm
A collective measure word used for groups of people, animals, birds, or insects moving or gathering together.
草地上那一群鴿子完全不怕人，一直在遊客腳邊晃來晃去。
That flock of pigeons on the grass is not afraid of people at all, constantly wandering around the feet of tourists.
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pile / heap / mass
Used for a messy accumulation or pile of items, such as clothes, papers, sand, or leaves, and colloquially for a large collection of tasks or people.
下班回家看到沙發上一堆沒摺的衣服，突然覺得更累了。
Coming home from work and seeing a pile of unfolded clothes on the sofa suddenly makes me feel even more exhausted.
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bunch / cluster / string
Used for items naturally clustered or artificially strung together on a line, vine, or stick, such as keys, grapes, bananas, or skewers.
我把那一串備用鑰匙放在玄關的抽屜裡，你出門可以去拿。
I put that string of spare keys in the hallway drawer; you can grab them on your way out.
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bunch / bundle / beam
Used for items bound or tied together in a neat bundle, like a bouquet of flowers, or for columns of light and rays.
畢業典禮那天，我收到了一束向日葵，心情超級好。
On graduation day, I received a bouquet of sunflowers, which put me in an amazing mood.
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classifier for courses of food, commands, doors, or flashes of light
A highly versatile measure word used for courses in a meal, administrative orders or procedures, physical barriers like doors and walls, or long narrow tracks like streaks of lightning and rainbows.
這家無菜單料理的最後一道甜點真的讓人太驚艷了。
The final dessert course of this omakase meal was truly breathtaking.
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classifier for doors, windows, or flat surfaces that swing
Used specifically for architectural barriers or panels that swing on a hinge, such as doors, windows, and shutters.
風太大把客廳那扇窗戶吹得一直晃，你快去把它鎖好。
The wind is so strong it keeps rattling that living room window; go lock it up quickly.
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classifier for persons (professional or formal context)
Used in official, academic, or professional contexts to count people with a specific status, role, or identity, such as employees, students, doctors, or contestants.
我們公司今年計劃再招募五名軟體工程師來擴展業務。
Our company plans to recruit five more software engineers this year to expand our business.
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classifier for classes, lectures, or furniture sets
Used primarily to count scheduled academic classes, lectures, or courses, and traditionally used for complete sets of heavy furniture.
今天下午那堂線上微積分課的主講教授講得超級精彩。
The guest professor for that online calculus class this afternoon gave a super brilliant lecture.
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classifier for class periods, segments, or batteries
Used for specific time blocks or segments of an ongoing event, such as a single period of a school day, quarters in a sports match, segments of trains, or AA batteries.
上完最後一節英文課之後，我們打算去學校附近的夜市聚餐。
After finishing the last period of English class, we plan to go to the night market near the school for a group dinner.
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classifier for subjects, courses, or heavy artillery
Mainly used to classify broad fields of study, academic subjects, techniques, or marriage connections, as well as large cannons.
我這學期選修了一門跟人工智慧相關的課程，作業負擔蠻重的。
I took an elective course related to artificial intelligence this semester, and the homework load is pretty heavy.
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classifier for events, movies, sports matches, or heavy rain
Used for events or happenings with a definite duration, such as movies, concerts, exams, dreams, sports matches, or natural phenomena like storms.
下班時剛好遇到一場午後雷陣雨，我整雙鞋都被淋濕了。
I happened to run into an afternoon thundershower on my way home from work, and my shoes got completely soaked.
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classifier for occurrences, times, or frequency
A standard verbal measure word used to count repeating actions, opportunities, or occurrences of an event regardless of completion.
這是我第一次在國外過聖誕節，感覺特別新鮮、好玩。
This is my first time spending Christmas abroad, and it feels incredibly novel and fun.
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classifier for trips or journeys
Used to count round trips, errands, or single journeys, emphasizing the physical movement of going somewhere and coming back.
我得親自跑一趟銀行，去臨櫃辦理約定帳戶轉帳功能。
I have to make a trip to the bank myself to set up the linked account transfer function at the counter.
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classifier for actions from beginning to end
Counts the full process of an action from its start to finish, typically applied to reading, listening, writing, reviewing, or speaking.
這首新歌太洗腦了，我才聽兩遍就忍不住跟著哼出旋律。
This new song is so catchy; after listening to it just twice, I couldn't help but hum along to the melody.
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classifier for a brief period, spell, or burst of phenomena
Used for events, noises, or natural elements that appear suddenly and last for a relatively short, distinct period, like wind, applause, laughter, or dizziness.
剛才看恐怖片的時候，客廳突然傳來一陣奇怪的敲門聲。
While watching the horror movie just now, a sudden, strange burst of knocking sounds came from the living room door.
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classifier for speech, efforts, or actions requiring deliberation
Used for extended actions requiring time and deep effort, such as words of advice, a period of contemplation, struggles, or thorough explanations.
聽完主管那番鼓勵的話之後，大家重新找回了工作的動力。
After listening to those encouraging words from the manager, everyone rediscovered their drive to work.
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classifier for occurrences or chapters of traditional novels
Colloquially used as a verbal measure word to count the number of times an action occurs, similar to '次'. It is also the standard classifier for chapters in traditional Chinese vernacular fiction.
這件事說來話長，等我們下班見面之後我再慢慢跟你說這是怎麼一回事。
It's a long story; I'll explain to you slowly what this is all about after we meet up after work.
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section / paragraph / segment
Used to classify a distinct part cut or separated from a longer whole, applicable to physical objects like ropes or roads, as well as abstract concepts like time, paragraphs, video clips, and life phases.
網路上那段搞笑短影片超有梗，我跟室友重播看了好幾遍。
That hilarious short video clip online is super witty; my roommate and I replayed it and watched it several times.
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classifier for lines, sentences, or phrases
The standard classifier used to count spoken remarks, lines of poetry, lyrics, or complete written sentences.
開會時台上的報告者講了幾句冷笑話，台下完全沒有人笑，場面超尷尬。
During the meeting, the presenter on stage cracked a few corny jokes, and absolutely no one downstairs laughed; the situation was super awkward.
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classifier for essays, articles, or sheets of writing
A textual classifier used for written, independent compositions, such as journal articles, blog posts, essays, diary entries, or reports.
為了趕在月底前投稿，他這幾天都在熬夜修改那一篇學術論文。
In order to submit it before the end of the month, he has been staying up late these past few days to revise that academic paper.
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volume / booklet / classifier for multi-volume books
Used to count bound volumes of books, particularly when they belong to an interconnected series, set, or multi-part publication.
這套精裝版的奇幻小說一共有三冊，聽說全球銷量已經破百萬了。
This hardcover edition of the fantasy novel has three volumes in total; I heard its global sales have already topped one million.
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roll / spool / classifier for rolled items or volumes
Used for items packaged or kept in a rolled-up shape, such as spools of film, toilet paper rolls, duct tape, or traditional scroll manuscripts.
這台復古相機底片我剛拍完了一卷，等等要拿去沖印店沖洗。
I just finished shooting a roll of film with this vintage camera; I'm going to take it to the photo lab to get developed in a moment.
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floor / story / layer
Used for things that accumulate or are arranged vertically in levels, components, or coatings, such as floors of a building, layers of cake, steps, or coatings of paint.
這家甜點店招牌的千層蛋糕做出二十多層，口感超級綿密。
The signature mille-crepe cake at this dessert shop is made with over twenty layers, and the texture is incredibly smooth.
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row / line / queue of items side-by-side
Used for objects or people aligned horizontally side-by-side, such as rows of theatre seats, keys on a piano, teeth, or trees.
看電影時我最不喜歡坐第一排，因為靠螢幕太近，脖子會酸死。
When watching a movie, I dislike sitting in the first row the most because being too close to the screen makes my neck ache terribly.
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classifier for trains or vehicles in a single file line
Specifically used for single-file lines of moving or connected transport, primarily trains, or sequentially listed data items.
因為前方軌道訊號異常，剛才那一列自強號火車卡在半路上十幾分鐘。
Because of a track signal anomaly ahead, that Tze-Chiang express train just now was stuck halfway on the tracks for over ten minutes.
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line / column / classifier for rows of text or tears
Used for items or characters aligned vertically or horizontally in lines, most notably text columns, lines of poetry, written code, or liquid streaks like tears.
這段程式碼的最後一行漏掉了一個分號，難怪系統一直報錯。
The last line of this code snippet is missing a semicolon; no wonder the system keeps throwing an error.
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item / classifier for projects, tasks, or itemized clauses
Used primarily to count itemized or distinct abstract things, such as research projects, sports events, items in an agenda, rules, and dynamic tasks.
我們團隊下個月要啟動一項新的開發計劃，這幾天大家都忙著寫提案。
Our team is going to launch a new development project next month, so everyone has been busy writing proposals these past few days.
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kind / type / category
Used to classify abstract concepts or physical goods based on their shared attributes, characteristics, or overarching categories.
我平時很喜歡看科幻片、懸疑片這一類題材的電影。
I usually really enjoy watching movies in categories like sci-fi and thrillers.
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kind / sort / type
A highly frequent classifier used to indicate a variety, breed, or subdivision of people, objects, emotions, or concepts.
在國外生活總會遇到各種意想不到的挑戰，但這也是種很好的鍛鍊。
Living abroad always comes with all kinds of unexpected challenges, but it's also a great form of training.
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kind / type / item
Similar to '種', this classifier counts items or types based on variety, shape, or design, and is frequently found in phrases like '各樣' (all kinds).
去吃下午茶時，菜單上每一樣甜點看起來都精緻到讓人捨不得吃。
When going out for afternoon tea, every single item of dessert on the menu looks so delicate that you almost hate to eat it.
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set / pair / classifier for facial expressions or accessories
Used for accessories worn in pairs or sets (like glasses or gloves), standard card decks, and uniquely for facial expressions or bodily gestures.
我把那副藍牙耳機忘在星巴克了，希望回去找的時候還在。
I left that pair of Bluetooth earbuds at Starbucks; I hope they're still there when I go back to check.
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set / suite / collection
Used for a collection of interrelated things forming a complete system or unit, such as outfits, sets of furniture, apartments, dinnerware, or textbook series.
他新買的那套西裝版型很好看，整個人的氣質都變專業了。
The cut of that new suit he bought looks great; his whole vibe has become much more professional.
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batch / group / shipment
A collective measure word used for a substantial quantity of goods, products, shipments, or people arriving or being processed at the same time.
剛進貨的這一批彩妝商品，才上架不到半天就被搶購一空了。
This newly arrived batch of cosmetics was snapped up completely in less than half a day after hitting the shelves.
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group / band / gang
A colloquial collective classifier used to refer to a specific, close-knit, or loosely organized group of people, like a clique of friends.
週末我打算約高中那一幫死黨出來聚餐，大家很久沒見了。
This weekend I plan to ask that gang of best friends from high school out for a dinner gathering; we haven't seen each other in ages.
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band / gang / group of people
Often carries a slightly derogatory or suspicious nuance, used to count a group of people collaborating or gathering together, such as a gang or a suspicious crowd.
昨晚深夜有一夥人在巷子口大吵大鬧，把附近住戶都吵醒了。
Late last night, a group of people was making a huge scene at the entrance of the alley, waking up all the nearby residents.
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group / set / series
Used for people organized into structured working groups, test subjects, batteries of physical exercises, passwords, or a small cluster of complementary items.
教練讓我今天把這組核心訓練重複做三次，做完肌肉超酸痛。
The coach wants me to repeat this set of core training three times today; my muscles are super sore after finishing.
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pair / couple
Used for two things or people that are mutually dependent, complementary, or structurally joined, such as romantic couples, matching earrings, or complementary decorative items.
門口擺著的那對石獅子看起來很有氣勢，很多遊客停下來拍照。
The pair of stone lions placed at the entrance looks very imposing; many tourists stop to take pictures.
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classifier for corpses, coffins, or large specialized machinery
A formal classifier principally used to count human remains or coffins, and occasionally applied to large tactical or specialized apparatus like skeletons, armor, or certain machinery.
博物館的展廳中央陳列著一具完整的恐龍骨骼化石。
A complete dinosaur skeleton fossil is displayed right in the center of the museum's exhibition hall.
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classifier for walls
The specific literary or formal classifier dedicated to counting vertical walls or wall-like structures.
老街那邊有一堵長滿青苔的紅磚牆，拍照非常有文青感。
There is a red brick wall covered in moss over on the old street; taking photos there has a very hipster vibe.
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drop / droplet
Used for tiny, individual spherical quantities of liquid, such as droplets of water, sweat, tears, blood, or essential oils.
洗完臉後，在掌心滴一滴精華油再塗抹，保濕效果會更好。
After washing your face, put a drop of serum oil in your palm before applying it; the moisturizing effect will be much better.
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strand / puff / classifier for smells, gases, currents, or abstract forces
Used for things that flow or emanate in narrow paths, bursts, or columns, including odors, smoke, dynamic currents, winds, and abstract intangible forces like motivation or energy.
剛走進廚房，就聞到一股濃濃的烤焙焦糖香氣，原來是媽媽在烤布丁。
As soon as I walked into the kitchen, I caught a strong whiff of roasted caramel aroma; it turned out my mom was baking pudding.
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wisp / strand / slender thread
A highly descriptive, literary classifier applied to wisps of smoke, slender locks of hair, thin shafts of light, or faint subtle emotions.
清晨，一縷陽光透過窗簾的縫隙照進臥室，感覺特別溫馨。
In the early morning, a wisp of sunlight shone into the bedroom through the gap in the curtains, feeling exceptionally cozy.
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dash / splash / streak of color or expression
A poetic classifier used for a visual streak, subtle splash of color, smudge of light, or a fleeting grin/expression across a face.
傍晚的天空劃過一抹晚霞，粉紫色的雲彩超級浪漫。
A splash of sunset glow crossed the evening sky; the pinkish-purple clouds were super romantic.
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ball / lump / spherical mass
Used for soft, loose, or chaotic materials gathered or twisted into a ball-like, messy mass, such as dough, cotton wool, crumpled paper, tangled yarn, or thick fog.
他把寫錯的草稿揉成一團，隨手扔進了桌底下的垃圾桶。
He crumpled the ruined draft into a ball and casually tossed it into the trash can under the desk.
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clump / cluster / bushy growth
A descriptive classifier used for a bushy clump, dense burst, or fluffy growth of items like hair, long grass, shrubs, or fountains.
辦公桌上放著一蓬綠油油的小盆栽，看電腦累了可以換換眼力。
There is a lush, bushy little potted plant sitting on the office desk; when you get tired of looking at the computer, you can rest your eyes on it.
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length / chunk / cut off segment
Used for a segment, portion, or chunk severed from a longer linear object, such as a length of wood, pipe, chalk, or an abstract portion of text or time.
這根充電線有一截外皮已經磨損破裂了，為了安全還是換一條吧。
A length of this charging cable's outer casing is already frayed and cracked; for safety's sake, you'd better replace it.
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lock / tuft / skein
Used for a small lock, strand, or tuft of hair, silk, or thread that naturally gathers together.
剪頭髮的時候，理髮師特地幫我留了一綹瀏海來修飾臉型。
When cutting my hair, the hairstylist specifically left a lock of bangs to frame my face.
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stack / pile / sheaf
Used for a relatively thick stack of flat, thin items sheeted together, most commonly bank notes, documents, or flyers.
會計從保險箱裡拿出一遝現金，正準備拿到銀行去存。
The accountant took a stack of cash out of the safe and is preparing to take it to the bank to deposit.
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pile / stack / layer
Used for items neatly folded or piled on top of each other, such as sheets of paper, clean laundry, or plates.
辦公桌上那一疊開會要用的資料，待會幫我拿進會議室吧。
Please help me bring that stack of meeting documents on the office desk into the conference room in a bit.
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bundle / bunch / bale
Used for a group of things tied or bound together securely with rope or wire, such as firewood, stacks of cardboard, or wires.
搬家公司來之前，我得先把這幾捆不要的舊雜誌搬到回收場。
Before the moving company arrives, I need to move these few bundles of unwanted old magazines to the recycling center first.
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bunch / bundle
Used for a small bundle of items loosely bound together by wrapping or tie-bands, such as cut flowers, vegetables, or draft paper.
我剛剛在黃昏市場買了一扎新鮮的蘆筍，打算晚上拿來炒肉絲。
I just bought a bunch of fresh asparagus at the twilight market and plan to stir-fry it with shredded pork tonight.
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dose / plaster / medicated patch
A medical classifier used for a single application or package of Chinese herbal medicine, or a single medicated patch/plaster applied to the skin.
我肩膀酸痛得厲害，所以去中醫診所拿了幾貼貼布回家敷。
My shoulder aches terribly, so I went to the Chinese medicine clinic to get a few medicated patches to apply at home.
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dose / prescription unit
Used for a formulated dose of medicine, vaccine, or chemical agents, highlighting a single prepared prescription unit.
醫生說這款特效藥每隔八小時服一劑，不可以自己亂加量。
The doctor said to take one dose of this special medicine every eight hours, and you must not increase the dosage on your own.
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dose of Chinese herbal medicine
Specifically used to count prepared doses of liquid Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) decoctions that are brewed and drunk.
這服中藥得用三碗水慢火熬成一碗，趁熱喝效果才好。
This dose of Chinese herbal medicine needs to be simmered from three bowls of water down to one over low heat; it works best when drunk hot.
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ingredient in a medicinal prescription
Used specifically in Traditional Chinese Medicine to count the individual types of herbal ingredients included within a single prescription.
中醫師開的這張藥方裡一共有十味藥材，搭配起來能補氣血。
There are ten ingredients in total in this prescription written by the TCM doctor, which work together to nourish Qi and blood.
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jar / jug / urn
A container measure word used for liquids or pickled foods stored inside large, earthenware jars, such as aged wine, pickles, or sauerkraut.
外公搬出了他珍藏多年的那一罈老紹興酒，準備在除夕夜開瓶。
Grandpa brought out that jar of old Shaoxing wine he has treasured for many years, preparing to open it on New Year's Eve.