Definition
句子 (jù zi) is a noun meaning a complete sentence, like 'a sentence' in grammar. 句 (jù) is a different word — it's a measure word used to count sentences (e.g., 一句话 'one sentence').
noun
sentence
Measure word · 个
Easily confused
- 勺子sháo zilook-alikespoon; ladle
- 橘子jú zisound-aliketangerine
Examples
- 句子。Zhè gè jù zi hěn duǎn.This sentence is very short.
- 句子。Qǐng nǐ dú yíxià zhè gè jù zi.Please read this sentence.
- 句子。Měi gè jù zi dōu yào yǒu dòngcí.Every sentence must have a verb.
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