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    Using the classifier 所 (suǒ) for institutions

    Numbers & Quantity

    Structure

    Number + 所 + Institution Noun

    Explanation

    The classifier 所 (suǒ) is used to count institutions such as schools, hospitals, and research centers. When specifying a number of such institutions, 所 is placed between the number and the noun. For example, 一所学校 means 'one school.'

    Examples

    • 这座城市新建了两所医院。

      Zhè zuò chéngshì xīn jiàn le liǎng suǒ yīyuàn.

      This city has newly built two hospitals.

    • 我们镇上只有一所小学。

      Wǒmen zhèn shàng zhǐyǒu yī suǒ xiǎoxué.

      There is only one elementary school in our town.

    • 他在一所著名的研究所工作。

      Tā zài yī suǒ zhùmíng de yánjiūsuǒ gōngzuò.

      He works at a famous research institute.

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