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    Measure word for segments or periods with 段 (duàn)

    Numbers & Quantity
    Time Expressions

    Structure

    Number + 段 + Noun

    Explanation

    The measure word 段 (duàn) is used to count segments, sections, or periods of time. It pairs with nouns like 时间 (time), 路 (road), or 话 (speech) to indicate a stretch or portion of something. The typical pattern is number + 段 + noun.

    Examples

    • 我在国外生活了一段时间。

      Wǒ zài guówài shēnghuó le yí duàn shíjiān.

      I lived abroad for a period of time.

    • 前面还有一段路，我们继续走吧。

      Qiánmiàn hái yǒu yí duàn lù, wǒmen jìxù zǒu ba.

      There's still a stretch of road ahead; let's keep walking.

    • 他给我讲了一段有趣的经历。

      Tā gěi wǒ jiǎng le yí duàn yǒuqù de jīnglì.

      He told me about an interesting experience.

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