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Counting yards with the measure word 码 (mǎ)
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Structure
Number + 码
Explanation
The measure word 码 (mǎ) is used to count yards as a unit of distance. It is commonly seen in sports contexts, particularly American football, where distances are measured in yards.
Examples
他把球传了四十码，太厉害了。
Tā bǎ qiú chuánle sìshí mǎ, tài lìhàile.
He threw the ball forty yards — that was amazing.
球门离这里大概还有十码左右。
Qiúmén lí zhèlǐ dàgài hái yǒu shí mǎ zuǒyòu.
The goal is still about ten yards away from here.
他在五十码外踢进了一个球。
Tā zài wǔshí mǎ wài tī jìnle yí gè qiú.
He kicked a goal from fifty yards out.