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一半
yíbàn
Description
"一半"的意思是把东西分成两个相同的部分，其中一个部分。
"一半" means dividing something into two equal parts, one of which is taken.
我们常常说"一半的钱"或者"一半的人"。
We often say "一半的钱" (half of the money) or "一半的人" (half of the people).
Meanings
一半yíbàn
half; one of two equal parts
这个蛋糕我吃了一半。
I ate half of this cake.
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Notes
- Etymology
一 (one) + 半 (half), literally "one half".
- Nuance
一半 is a noun/amount; 半 often attaches directly to units, as in 半个小时.
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