Chinese

bànnián
Meaning: half a year
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

我學漢語已經半年了。
我学汉语已经半年了。
I have been learning Chinese for half a year already.
這次展覽已經籌備了半年。
This exhibition has been in preparation for half a year.
今年下半年景氣復甦,市場交易熱絡。
In the second half of this year, the economic climate has recovered and market trading is active.
他花了半年才馴服那匹野馬。
He spent half a year taming that wild horse.
車禍後,他的右手一度麻痺,半年後才恢復。
After the car accident, his right hand was numb for a while and recovered only after half a year.

Usage Notes

Refers to a period of six months.

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