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    Using the classifier 集 (jí) for episodes

    Numbers & Quantity

    Structure

    Number + 集

    Explanation

    The classifier 集 (jí) is used to count episodes of a TV series, drama, or similar serialized content. When referring to a specific episode, use a number followed by 集, such as 两集 (two episodes). It is the standard measure word for episodes in Chinese.

    Examples

    • 这部剧一共二十四集，我已经看了十集。

      Zhè bù jù yīgòng èrshísì jí, wǒ yǐjīng kàn le shí jí.

      This drama has twenty-four episodes in total, and I've already watched ten.

    • 昨晚更新了两集，我熬夜全看完了。

      Zuówǎn gēngxīn le liǎng jí, wǒ áoyè quán kàn wán le.

      Two new episodes were released last night, and I stayed up all night to finish them.

    • 最后一集的结局让很多观众感到意外。

      Zuìhòu yī jí de jiéjú ràng hěn duō guānzhòng gǎndào yìwài.

      The ending of the last episode surprised many viewers.

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