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piàn

Description

「片」可以指很薄很小的东西,比如一片面包或者一片叶子。

"片" can refer to something very thin and small, like a slice of bread or a leaf.

它也常用来数平的东西,或者放在词后面,像「照片」。

It is also often used to count flat things, or placed after words, like in "照片" (photo).

Meanings

piàn

measure word for flat or thin things

我吃了一片面包。

I ate a slice of bread.

piàn

a thin flat piece; slice

她切了几片苹果。

She sliced a few pieces of apple.

piàn

film; movie (as a suffix, e.g. 大片)

这部片很好看。

This movie is very good.

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Notes

  • Nuance

    as a measure word, 片 counts flat/thin items and also broad expanses like 一片草地.

  • Reading

    also read piān in words like 片子 (movie) and 唱片.

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