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    Chinese Grammar

    Counting cases or incidents with 宗 (zōng)

    Numbers & Quantity

    Structure

    Number + 宗 + Noun

    Explanation

    宗 (zōng) is a measure word used to count cases, incidents, or matters, particularly in legal and news contexts. It is placed between a number and the noun it quantifies, such as crimes, lawsuits, or events.

    Examples

    • 警方昨天破获了三宗盗窃案。

      Jǐngfāng zuótiān pòhuò le sān zōng dàoqiè àn.

      The police solved three theft cases yesterday.

    • 这宗交通事故造成了严重的财产损失。

      Zhè zōng jiāotōng shìgù zàochéng le yánzhòng de cáichǎn sǔnshī.

      This traffic accident caused serious property damage.

    • 法院今年已经审理了上百宗案件。

      Fǎyuàn jīnnián yǐjīng shěnlǐ le shàng bǎi zōng ànjiàn.

      The court has already tried over a hundred cases this year.

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