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Expressing a stick-like object with the classifier 枝 (zhī)
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Structure
Number + 枝 + Noun
Explanation
枝 (zhī) is a measure word (classifier) used for long, thin, stick-like objects such as branches, pens, or flowers. It is placed between a number and the noun it modifies. For example, 十枝花 means 'ten flowers' (counted by their stems).
Examples
她买了一枝玫瑰花送给妈妈。
Tā mǎi le yì zhī méiguihuā sòng gěi māma.
She bought a rose to give to her mom.
桌上插着三枝百合，很香。
Zhuō shàng chā zhe sān zhī bǎihé, hěn xiāng.
There are three lilies in a vase on the table; they smell wonderful.
他从花园里剪了几枝桃花回来。
Tā cóng huāyuán lǐ jiǎn le jǐ zhī táohuā huílái.
He cut a few branches of peach blossoms from the garden and brought them back.