HSK 6
A—+量词，B—+量词
Structure A 一+measure word，B 一+measure word expressing alternation, taking turns
Explanation
This structure is used to describe actions or states occurring alternately, taking turns between two objects A and B. It is often used with personal pronouns like '你' (you), '我' (I) or words denoting colors or body parts. In example 1, '青一块，紫一块' describes bruises alternating in patches over the body. In example 2, '你一句，我一句' indicates one person speaking and then the other speaking continuously. In example 3, '你一下儿，我一下儿' indicates fighting back and forth, taking turns.
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