Basic Meaning
n
Often used in compound words like 人数 (number of people), 次数 (number of times), etc.
number; quantity; count
数目,划分或计算出来的量。
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Sentences:
- 这个班级的人数有三十个。The number of people in this class is thirty.
- 他练习了多次,次数很多。He practiced many times; the number of times is high.
n
Refers to types in mathematics, such as integers, fractions, real numbers, etc.
number (mathematical concept)
数学上表示事物的量的基本概念,如自然数、整数、分数、有理数、无理数、实数、复数等。
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Sentences:
- 分数和小数都是常见的数。Fractions and decimals are common types of numbers.
- 有理数和无理数属于实数。Rational numbers and irrational numbers belong to real numbers.
n
Used in linguistics to indicate singular or plural forms, similar to English.
number (grammatical category)
一种语法范畴,表示名词或代词所指事物的数量,如英语名词有单数、复数两种。
Words:
单数复数
Sentences:
- 英语名词有单数和复数两种数。English nouns have two grammatical numbers: singular and plural.
n
Often used in formal or literary contexts, e.g., 定数 (fixed fate).
fate; destiny; predetermined outcome
定数;命运。
Words:
定数气数命数在数难逃气数已尽
Sentences:
- 有些人相信命运是定数。Some people believe fate is predetermined.
- 气数已尽,这个王朝衰落了。The dynasty's fate has run out; it has declined.
n
Used as a quantifier before nouns to indicate an approximate small number.
several; a few
几,几个。
Words:
数次数日数人数小时数十种
Sentences:
- 我等了数日,他还没来。I waited for several days, and he still hasn't come.
- 这个公园有数十种花。This park has several dozen types of flowers.
Writing & Component
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Stroke Count13
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