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    Counting bowls with the measure word 碗 (wǎn)

    Numbers & Quantity

    Structure

    Number + 碗 + Noun

    Explanation

    The measure word 碗 (wǎn) is used to count bowls of food or drink. It is one of the most common measure words for servings of rice, soup, or noodles. Place a number before 碗 followed by the food item, as in 一碗米饭 (a bowl of rice).

    Examples

    • 我中午吃了两碗米饭，现在好撑。

      wǒ zhōngwǔ chī le liǎng wǎn mǐfàn, xiànzài hǎo chēng.

      I ate two bowls of rice at lunch, and now I'm so full.

    • 请给我来一碗馄饨。

      qǐng gěi wǒ lái yì wǎn húntun.

      Please give me a bowl of wontons.

    • 她每天早上喝一碗粥。

      tā měi tiān zǎoshang hē yì wǎn zhōu.

      She drinks a bowl of porridge every morning.

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