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    Using the classifier 堆 (duī) for piles or heaps

    Numbers & Quantity

    Structure

    Number + 堆 + Noun

    Explanation

    堆 (duī) is a measure word (classifier) used for piles, heaps, or mounds of things. It describes a quantity of items gathered together in a pile. For example, 一堆树叶 means 'a pile of leaves.'

    Examples

    • 地上有一堆脏衣服，你赶紧洗一下。

      Dì shàng yǒu yī duī zāng yīfu, nǐ gǎnjǐn xǐ yīxià.

      There is a pile of dirty clothes on the floor; hurry up and wash them.

    • 桌子上放着一堆书，都是他买的。

      Zhuōzi shàng fàng zhe yī duī shū, dōu shì tā mǎi de.

      There is a pile of books on the table; they were all bought by him.

    • 门口有一堆落叶，风一吹就散了。

      Ménkǒu yǒu yī duī luòyè, fēng yī chuī jiù sàn le.

      There is a pile of fallen leaves at the door; when the wind blows, they scatter.

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