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    Using the measure word 辆 (liàng) for vehicles

    Numbers & Quantity

    Structure

    Number + 辆 + Vehicle Noun

    Explanation

    The measure word 辆 (liàng) is used specifically for counting vehicles such as cars, trucks, buses, and bicycles. Like all Chinese measure words, it must be placed between a number or demonstrative and the noun. For example, 一辆车 means 'one car.'

    Examples

    • 停车场里停着好几辆大巴车。

      Tíngchē chǎng lǐ tíngzhe hǎo jǐ liàng dàbā chē.

      There are several buses parked in the parking lot.

    • 他刚买了一辆红色的自行车。

      Tā gāng mǎile yí liàng hóngsè de zìxíngchē.

      He just bought a red bicycle.

    • 路上有两辆卡车挡住了去路。

      Lù shàng yǒu liǎng liàng kǎchē dǎngzhùle qùlù.

      Two trucks on the road are blocking the way.

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