Chinese Grammar Reference logo

    Chinese Grammar

    Classifying a group with the measure word 组 (zǔ)

    Listing & Enumeration
    Numbers & Quantity

    Structure

    Number + 组 + Noun

    Explanation

    组 is a measure word meaning "group" or "set," used to count collections of items that belong together. It is placed between a number and the noun it classifies. Use it for groups of equations, data sets, or teams.

    Examples

    • 老师把学生分成了四组。

      Lǎoshī bǎ xuéshēng fēn chéng le sì zǔ.

      The teacher divided the students into four groups.

    • 请看第二组方程式。

      Qǐng kàn dì èr zǔ fāngchéngshì.

      Please look at the second set of equations.

    • 每组派一个人来回答问题。

      Měi zǔ pài yī ge rén lái huídá wèntí.

      Each group should send one person to answer the question.

    Similar Grammar

    Classifying a group with the measure word 组 (zǔ) | Chinese Grammar