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    Classifier 桩 (zhuāng) for affairs or matters

    Numbers & Quantity

    Structure

    Number/Demonstrative + 桩 + Noun (affair/matter)

    Explanation

    The classifier 桩 (zhuāng) is used to count affairs, matters, or events, particularly those that are significant or noteworthy. It is a formal measure word often seen in legal, literary, or narrative contexts. Use 桩 with demonstratives or numbers before nouns like 事, 案, or 婚事.

    Examples

    • 这是一桩大事，不能马虎。

      zhè shì yì zhuāng dàshì, bù néng mǎhu.

      This is a big matter — it can't be handled carelessly.

    • 警方正在调查那桩案件。

      jǐngfāng zhèngzài diàochá nà zhuāng ànjiàn.

      The police are investigating that case.

    • 他们的婚事是一桩美事。

      tāmen de hūnshì shì yì zhuāng měishì.

      Their marriage is a wonderful match.

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