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zhī
支
🖊️Intermediate
Meaning
Classifier for long, stick-like objects: pens, songs, troops.
💡 Memory Tip
支 is for stick-like things, especially pens. Also used for songs and troops.
Examples
一支笔
yī zhī bǐ
one pen
一支歌
yī zhī gē
one song
一支军队
yī zhī jūn duì
one army
Common Nouns Used With
笔bǐpen
歌gēsong
军队jūn duìarmy / military
蜡烛là zhúcandle
队伍duì wǔteam / line / queue
口红kǒu hónglipstick
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