HSK 2

动量词:遍、次、场、回、下

Verbal measure words (action-count): 遍、次、场、回、下

Explanation

These are measure words placed after a verb to indicate the number of times an action is done. 遍 (biàn) emphasizes full completion from start to finish, for example '看两遍' (read through twice). 次 (cì) indicates the number of times in general, as in '去一次' (go once). 场 (chǎng) is usually for events, for example '哭一场' (have a good cry). 回 (huí) is similar to 次 but more colloquial, '来两回' (come twice). 下 (xià) is used for short, quick actions, as in '打一下儿' (give it a hit).

Examples

看两遍 去一次 哭一场 来两回 打一下儿
kànliǎngbiànchǎngláiliǎnghuíxiàér

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The grammar point “动量词:遍、次、场、回、下” (Verbal measure words (action-count): 遍、次、场、回、下) 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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