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    Using 场 (chǎng) as a classifier for events

    Actions & Events
    Numbers & Quantity

    Structure

    Number + 场 + Event Noun

    Explanation

    The classifier 场 (chǎng) is the measure word used for events, performances, games, and occurrences such as storms or disasters. It is placed between a number and the noun it modifies. For example, 七场联赛 means 'seven league matches.'

    Examples

    • 昨天下了一场大雨。

      Zuótiān xià le yì chǎng dà yǔ.

      There was a heavy rain yesterday.

    • 他这个月踢了五场球赛。

      Tā zhège yuè tī le wǔ chǎng qiúsài.

      He played five soccer matches this month.

    • 我们看了两场演出，都特别精彩。

      Wǒmen kàn le liǎng chǎng yǎnchū, dōu tèbié jīngcǎi.

      We watched two performances, and both were spectacular.

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