How to use 次 (cì) in Mandarin Chinese?

次 cì GRAMMAR

HSK 2 · Grammar note

次 — how to use it in Chinese

time; occasion

Quantity and measure

Explanation

Classifier for repeated actions: 一次, 两次. It is not used to count objects.

Example sentences

我 wǒ 去 qù 过 guò 一次 yícì

I have been there once.

这 zhè 是 shì 第二 dì’èr 次 cì 见面 jiànmiàn

This is the second time we meet.

这 zhè 次 cì 考试 kǎoshì 我 wǒ 考 kǎo 得 de 不错 búcuò

I did well on this exam.

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