奇 (jī) — (classifier) odd number (used after a number to count odd numbers)
Definition
奇 is a bound form meaning 'odd' in math, used immediately after a number (e.g. 三奇). The contrast with 偶 (jī vs ǒu) is what learners usually mix up — they only differ in tone.
classifier
odd number (used after a number to count odd numbers)
Examples
- 。Zhè ge shù liè bāo hán sān gè jī shù.This sequence contains three odd numbers.
- 。Liǎng gè jī shù xiāng jiā dé ǒu shù.Two odd numbers add up to an even number.
- 。Wǔ gè jī shù zhōng zhǐ yǒu yí gè shì zhì shù.Among five odd numbers, only one is prime.
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