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Counting stick-shaped objects with 棒 (bàng)
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Structure
Number + 棒 + Noun
Explanation
棒 (bàng) is a measure word used for stick-shaped or baton-like objects. It is commonly used to count items such as torches, popsicles, or relay batons. For example, 最后一棒火炬 means "the final torch" in a relay.
Examples
他接过了最后一棒火炬，跑向终点。
Tā jiēguò le zuìhòu yī bàng huǒjù, pǎo xiàng zhōngdiǎn.
He took the last leg of the torch and ran toward the finish line.
给我来一棒冰棍儿。
Gěi wǒ lái yī bàng bīnggùnr.
Give me a popsicle.
这是接力赛的第三棒。
Zhè shì jiēlìsài de dì sān bàng.
This is the third leg of the relay race.