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第
dì
Description
「第」放在数字前面，用来表示顺序，比如第一、第二。
"第" is placed before numbers to indicate order, such as 第一 (first), 第二 (second).
你常常在楼层、名次和课本的单元里看到这个字。
You often see "第" in floor numbers, rankings, and textbook units.
Meanings
第dì
prefix forming ordinal numbers
她住在第三层。
She lives on the third floor.
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Notes
- Usage
第 attaches before a number to make it ordinal, e.g. 第五 = fifth.
- Nuance
unlike English '-th', 第 must precede the number and often keeps its measure word.
In videos
“好那现在我们看第2题第2题”
“现在我们看第6个问题，嗯。”
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