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段
duàn
Description
“段”是一个常用的量词，可以用来数一段时间、一段路、一段文字。
"段" is a common measure word used to count a period of time, a section of road, or a piece of text.
我们说“这段路很长”或者“这段话很重要”。
We say "这段路很长" (this section of road is long) or "这段话很重要" (this passage is important).
Meanings
段duàn
measure word for sections, parts, or periods
这段路我走了半个小时。
I walked this stretch of road for half an hour.
段duàn
a section, part, or paragraph
请你读第一段。
Please read the first paragraph.
阶段jiēduàn
stage or phase (in a process)
现在是最重要的阶段。
This is the most important stage now.
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Notes
- Nuance
段 counts continuous stretches — time, road, text, or music.
- Usage
often pairs with 一 as 一段, e.g. 一段时间, 一段感情.
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