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    Using 数目 (shùmù) to express "number" or "amount"

    Numbers & Quantity

    Structure

    Noun + 的 + 数目

    Explanation

    数目 (shùmù) means "number" or "amount" and refers to a quantity or count of things. It is more formal than 数量 (shùliàng) in some contexts and is typically used when discussing specific counts or totals.

    Examples

    • 参加活动的人数目比我们预期的多。

      cānjiā huódòng de rén shùmù bǐ wǒmen yùqī de duō.

      The number of people participating in the event was more than we expected.

    • 你能确认一下最终的数目吗？

      nǐ néng quèrèn yīxià zuìzhōng de shùmù ma?

      Can you confirm the final number?

    • 捐款的数目已经超过了十万元。

      juānkuǎn de shùmù yǐjīng chāoguò le shí wàn yuán.

      The amount of donations has already exceeded one hundred thousand yuan.

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