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半
bàn
Description
"半"的意思是一样东西的一半，也就是两个相等的部分中的一个。
"半" means half of something, that is, one of two equal parts.
我们说时间的时候也常用它，比如"三点半"就是三点半的意思。
We often use it when telling time, for example, "三点半" means half past three.
Meanings
半bàn
half; one of two equal parts
这个苹果，我们一人一半。
Let's split this apple in half.
半bàn
half (used after hours to mean thirty minutes)
我们八点半在门口见。
We'll meet at the door at 8:30.
半bàn
partly; not fully; halfway
门开着一半。
The door is half open.
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Notes
- Etymology
pictograph of dividing an ox (牛) into two parts, meaning 'half'.
- Usage
半 comes after measure words (一个半) but before nouns without a measure (半个).
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