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    Referring to an "index" with 指数 (zhǐshù)

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    Structure

    Noun + 指数

    Explanation

    The noun 指数 (zhǐshù) means "index" or "exponent," commonly used to refer to numerical indices that track economic or statistical data. It often appears in compound terms like 价格指数 (price index). It is a key term in financial and economic reporting.

    Examples

    • 今天股票指数下跌了两个百分点。

      Jīntiān gǔpiào zhǐshù xiàdiē le liǎng gè bǎifēndiǎn.

      The stock index fell by two percentage points today.

    • 消费者价格指数是衡量通胀的重要工具。

      Xiāofèizhě jiàgé zhǐshù shì héngliáng tōngzhàng de zhòngyào gōngjù.

      The consumer price index is an important tool for measuring inflation.

    • 空气质量指数显示今天的空气状况良好。

      Kōngqì zhìliàng zhǐshù xiǎnshì jīntiān de kōngqì zhuàngkuàng liánghǎo.

      The air quality index shows that today's air conditions are good.

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