() — (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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