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一顿
yī dùn
Description
“一顿”常常用来数吃饭的次数，比如“一顿饭”就是一次吃饭。
"一顿" is often used to count the number of meals, for example, "一顿饭" means one meal.
它也可以放在动词前面，表示动作做了一次，而且做得很厉害，比如“打了一顿”。
It can also be placed before a verb to indicate the action was done once and very intensely, like "打了一顿".
Meanings
一顿yī dùn
one meal (measure word for meals)
我们一天吃三顿饭。
We eat three meals a day.
一顿yī dùn
once (for scolding, beating, etc.); a bout of
他被妈妈骂了一顿。
He got scolded by his mom.
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Notes
- Etymology
顿 is a measure word for actions done in one bout, especially meals or scoldings.
- Nuance
With verbs like 打/骂, 一顿 stresses the action was intense or thorough.
In videos
“几块钱就可以吃一顿早餐”
“所以我需要做一顿快手菜快手菜”
“这就是一顿非常日常的中国晚餐”
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