负一 (fù yī) — classifier for negative points, debits, or deductions
Definition
Used as a measure for negative points or deductions (e.g. 扣了三负一分 = 'three negative points were deducted'). It is not a normal counting number — it specifically counts debits/penalties.
numeral
classifier for negative pointsdebitsor deductions
Examples
- 负一。Tā dé le sān fù yī fēn.He got three negative points.
- 负一。Lǎo shī kòu le wǒ liǎng fù yī fēn.The teacher deducted two negative points from me.
- 负一。Zhè ge kǎo shì zǒng gòng kòu le wǔ fù yī fēn.This exam had a total deduction of five negative points.
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