HSK 2
序数表示法
Expressing ordinal numbers
Explanation
In Chinese, ordinal numbers are usually formed by adding '第' before a cardinal number, as in '第一' (first), '第三' (third). For floors in a building, people use a cardinal number plus '楼' or '层', for example '二楼' (second floor), '三层' (third floor). When indicating an address such as a building number or room, the cardinal number goes with '号楼' or '房间', for instance '13号楼' (building No. 13), '205房间' (room 205). For buses, the route number is expressed with a number plus '路', as in '302路公交车' (the No. 302 bus).
Examples
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The grammar point “序数表示法” (Expressing ordinal numbers) is one of the key structures at HSK 2. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.
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