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    Expressing a measure word for items with 项 (xiàng)

    Numbers & Quantity

    Structure

    Number + 项 + Noun

    Explanation

    项 (xiàng) is a measure word used to count items, tasks, projects, agreements, or achievements. It is commonly used in formal or written contexts, such as 一项协定 (an agreement) or 一项任务 (a task).

    Examples

    • 我们今天要完成三项任务。

      wǒmen jīntiān yào wánchéng sān xiàng rènwù.

      We need to complete three tasks today.

    • 这项研究花了五年时间。

      zhè xiàng yánjiū huā le wǔ nián shíjiān.

      This research project took five years.

    • 公司签署了一项新的合作协议。

      gōngsī qiānshǔ le yí xiàng xīn de hézuò xiéyì.

      The company signed a new cooperation agreement.

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