束 (shù) — (classifier) for bunches, bundles, or beams of light
Definition
A classifier for things naturally bundled together — bunches of flowers, beams of light. Use 串 for items strung on a thread (skewers, keys); use 把 for things held in a handful or with a handle.
classifier
for bunchesbundlesor beams of light
Examples
- 束。Tā shǒu lǐ ná zhe jǐ shù xiān huā.She is holding several bunches of fresh flowers.
- 束。Yí shù guāng zhào liàng le fáng jiān.A beam of light lit up the room.
- 束。Tā mǎi le liǎng shù xiān huā.He bought two bunches of fresh flowers.
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