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    Counting doses with the measure word 剂 (jì)

    Numbers & Quantity

    Structure

    Number + 剂 + Noun

    Explanation

    The measure word 剂 (jì) is used to count doses of medicine, potions, or similar preparations. It pairs with a number or demonstrative and is placed before the noun it quantifies, much like other Chinese measure words.

    Examples

    • 医生给他开了三剂中药。

      Yīshēng gěi tā kāi le sān jì zhōngyào.

      The doctor prescribed him three doses of traditional Chinese medicine.

    • 这剂疫苗需要冷藏保存。

      Zhè jì yìmiáo xūyào lěngcáng bǎocún.

      This dose of vaccine needs to be stored refrigerated.

    • 她每天要吃两剂药才能控制病情。

      Tā měitiān yào chī liǎng jì yào cáinéng kòngzhì bìngqíng.

      She needs to take two doses of medicine every day to control her condition.

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