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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing "number" with 号码 (hàomǎ)

    Numbers & Quantity
    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    Noun + 号码

    Explanation

    The noun 号码 (hàomǎ) means "number" in the sense of an assigned code or identifier, such as a phone number, room number, or tracking number. It differs from 数字 (numeral/digit) in that 号码 specifically refers to a number used for identification purposes.

    Examples

    • 你能把你的手机号码发给我吗？

      Nǐ néng bǎ nǐ de shǒujī hàomǎ fā gěi wǒ ma?

      Can you send me your phone number?

    • 我忘记了房间号码，得去前台问一下。

      Wǒ wàngjìle fángjiān hàomǎ, děi qù qiántái wèn yíxià.

      I forgot the room number; I need to go ask at the front desk.

    • 请输入验证码旁边的号码完成注册。

      Qǐng shūrù yànzhèngmǎ pángbiān de hàomǎ wánchéng zhùcè.

      Please enter the number next to the verification code to complete registration.

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