HSK 2

时量词:分钟、年、天、周

Time-duration words: minute, year, day, week

Explanation

Time-duration words (时量词) are words indicating units of time, used to answer the questions 'how long' or 'how many'. The common structure is: number + time-duration word, for example '十分钟' (ten minutes), '两年' (two years). Common words include: 分钟 (minute), 年 (year), 天 (day), 周 (week).

Examples

十分钟 两年 五天 三周
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The grammar point “时量词:分钟、年、天、周” (Time-duration words: minute, year, day, week) 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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