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    Counting class sessions with 堂 (táng)

    Numbers & Quantity

    Structure

    Number + 堂 + Class Noun

    Explanation

    堂 (táng) is a measure word used to count class sessions or lessons. It is placed between a number and the type of class, as in 一堂课 (yī táng kè, "one class session"). It emphasizes the formal, structured nature of the lesson.

    Examples

    • 今天下午有两堂数学课。

      Jīntiān xiàwǔ yǒu liǎng táng shùxué kè.

      There are two math classes this afternoon.

    • 这堂课的内容特别有意思。

      Zhè táng kè de nèiróng tèbié yǒu yìsi.

      The content of this class is especially interesting.

    • 老师每堂课都会提问好几个学生。

      Lǎoshī měi táng kè dōu huì tíwèn hǎo jǐ ge xuéshēng.

      The teacher calls on several students in every class.

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