Chinese

Meaning: vice-; secondary; measure word for sets or facial expressions
Part of Speech: Adjective, Measure word

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Example sentences

他戴著一副眼鏡。
他戴著一副眼镜。
He is wearing a pair of glasses.
他出門時總會戴著一副眼鏡。
He always wears a pair of glasses when he goes out.
他戴著一副黑色的眼鏡。
He is wearing a pair of black glasses.
他們把那副木製的棺材抬進了墓地。
They carried that wooden coffin into the cemetery.
他天生就有一副好歌喉。
He was born with a great singing voice.

Usage Notes

As a measure word, it is used for items that come in pairs or sets (like glasses, gloves, or cards) or for facial expressions.

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