A2 · Grammar reference · ASGAC1P9
Expressing "half" with "ban" The Chinese word 半 (bàn) means "half." That's simple enough, but what can get slightly tricky is the rules for how it combines with measure words.
Structure
半 + Measure Word + Noun
Number + Measure Word + 半 + Noun
半 + 天 / 年
Number + 天 / 年 + 半
Keywords 半
Used for Expressing quantity
Classification HSK3 Examples (17) Add all sentences to My sentences half an hour Illustrates Expressing "half" with "ban" with 半. half a month Illustrates Expressing "half" with "ban" with 半. half a bowl of rice Illustrates Expressing "half" with "ban" with 半. half a bottle of liquor Illustrates Expressing "half" with "ban" with 半. half a serving of chow mein Illustrates Expressing "half" with "ban" with 半. an hour and a half Illustrates Expressing "half" with "ban" with 半. three and a half hours Illustrates Expressing "half" with "ban" with 半. two and a half months Illustrates Expressing "half" with "ban" with 半. one and a half jin of fruit Illustrates Expressing "half" with "ban" with 半. one and a half bottles of wine Illustrates Expressing "half" with "ban" with 半. four and a half pieces of chocolate Illustrates Expressing "half" with "ban" with 半. half a day Illustrates Expressing "half" with "ban" with 半. half a year Illustrates Expressing "half" with "ban" with 半. two and a half days Illustrates Expressing "half" with "ban" with 半. a year and a half Illustrates Expressing "half" with "ban" with 半. three and a half days Illustrates Expressing "half" with "ban" with 半. four and a half years Illustrates Expressing "half" with "ban" with 半. Further resources
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