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    Chinese Grammar

    Classifying an "instance" with the measure word 记 (jì)

    Numbers & Quantity

    Structure

    Number + 记 + Noun

    Explanation

    The measure word 记 (jì) is used to count instances or occurrences of actions, particularly strikes or blows. It functions as a classifier placed between a number and the action it quantifies. For example, 一记 means "one instance of."

    Examples

    • 他朝对手脸上狠狠来了一记重拳。

      Tā cháo duìshǒu liǎn shàng hěnhěn lái le yī jì zhòngquán.

      He threw a heavy punch right at his opponent's face.

    • 裁判没有看到那一记犯规的动作。

      Cáipàn méiyǒu kàndào nà yī jì fànguī de dòngzuò.

      The referee did not see that foul.

    • 她给了他一记响亮的耳光。

      Tā gěi le tā yī jì xiǎngliàng de ěrguāng.

      She gave him a loud slap across the face.