Chinese
zhōu
Meaning: week; cycle
Part of Speech: Noun, Counter

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Example sentences

我下週要出國旅遊。
我下周要出国旅游。
I'm going abroad for a trip next week.
我每週都會買這本週刊。
I buy this weekly magazine every week.
新生必須在下週五前完成註冊手續。
New students must complete registration procedures by next Friday.
老人因肺炎住院了一週。
The elderly person was hospitalized for a week because of pneumonia.
大嫂每週都陪媽媽去市場買菜。
My older brother's wife accompanies Mom to the market to buy vegetables every week.

Usage Notes

Refers to a period of seven days or a recurring cycle.

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