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半数 (bàn shù): half the number; half

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HSK 7noun

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning: half the number; half
Characters: 2
Part of speech: noun
HSK level: HSK 7

Full definitions

half the number
half

Chinese explanation

一个整体数量的一半
指某个人群或物品总数中二分之一的部分，常用于书面语和正式场合。

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Character breakdown

HSK 1

half

HSK 5

to count

Example sentences

Half the students took part in this activity.

More than half of the employees agree with this plan.

In this exam, half of the people failed.

Half of the passengers got off at the next stop.

Half of the team members were injured, making the match very difficult.

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