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    Expressing the number 'seven' with 七 (qī)

    Numbers & Quantity

    Structure

    七 + Classifier + Noun

    Explanation

    The numeral 七 (qī) represents the number seven. Like all Chinese numerals, it must be followed by a classifier when used with a noun. For example, 七场比赛 means 'seven matches,' where 场 is the classifier for events.

    Examples

    • 这个星期我看了七部电影。

      Zhège xīngqī wǒ kàn le qī bù diànyǐng.

      I watched seven movies this week.

    • 她家里养了七只猫。

      Tā jiālǐ yǎng le qī zhī māo.

      She has seven cats at home.

    • 我们班有七个男生。

      Wǒmen bān yǒu qī ge nánshēng.

      There are seven boys in our class.

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