Chinese
tiáo
Meaning: measure word for long, thin objects
Part of Speech: Counter

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Handwriting

條
条

Example sentences

There are three fish in the river.
這條路很長。
这条路很长。
This road is very long.
這條山路迂迴曲折。
这条山路迂回曲折。
This mountain road is winding and twisting.
這條繩子有五米長。
这条绳子有五米长。
This rope is five meters long.
這條河很深,游泳時要小心。
这条河很深,游泳时要小心。
This river is very deep, be careful when swimming.
這條魚還活著。
这条鱼还活著。
This fish is still alive.
這條線太短了,連不上。
这条线太短了,连不上。
This wire is too short to connect.
這條道路通往山頂。
这条道路通往山顶。
This road leads to the mountaintop.
那條河流向了大海。
那条河流向了大海。
That river flowed into the sea.
這條河的水流很湍急。
这条河的水流很湍急。
The current of this river is very rapid.

Usage Notes

Used for fish, rivers, pants, and other long, thin items.

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