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    Referring to a vote with 票 (piào)

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    Structure

    Number + 票 / 投票

    Explanation

    The noun 票 (piào) can mean "vote," "ticket," or "ballot" depending on the context. In a political context, it refers to a vote or ballot cast in an election or legislative process. It is also commonly used for tickets to events or transportation.

    Examples

    • 他在选举中获得了最多的票。

      Tā zài xuǎnjǔ zhōng huòdé le zuì duō de piào.

      He received the most votes in the election.

    • 请大家投票，每人只能投一票。

      Qǐng dàjiā tóupiào, měi rén zhǐ néng tóu yì piào.

      Please vote, everyone; each person can only cast one vote.

    • 最后的结果是两百票对一百五十票。

      Zuìhòu de jiéguǒ shì liǎng bǎi piào duì yìbǎi wǔshí piào.

      The final result was two hundred votes to one hundred and fifty votes.

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