HSK2Sentence patterns

Frequency with 次 (cì)

An English guide to Frequency with 次 (cì), with structures, examples, and practical usage notes.

1 min read68 wordsPublished Sep 22, 2026

Overview

This English reference introduces “Frequency with 次 (cì)” and focuses on the information most useful when reading Chinese.

subject + verb + number + 次 + (object)

topic + subject + verb + number + 次

This section collects practical observations for recognizing the pattern in context.

I called three times.

I’ve been to Beijing twice this year.

I’ve asked this question three times.

I’ve watched this movie five times.

Use this note to compare the pattern with the surrounding words while reading.