幢

zhuàng

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幢

zhuàng Measure word classifier for buildings

幢

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Definitions

1. classifier for buildings

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Related words

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• 所 suǒ 所 suǒ actually Classifier for institutions like schools or hospitals that may occupy buildings.: actually
• 间 jiān 间 jiān between Classifier for rooms, while 幢 classifies entire buildings.: between

Synonyms

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• 栋 dòng 栋 dòng classifier for houses or buildings Used for individual buildings or houses, especially in compound names.: classifier for houses or buildings

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Learners often overuse 幢 for any building; it is mainly for multi-story structures or residences in formal contexts.

Formality

幢 is a formal written classifier for buildings; in spoken Chinese, 座 is more common.

Example Sentences

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这是 幢 老楼。

Source: Tatoeba.org (ID 8511512)

Sentence data courtesy of Tatoeba.org.

Words Containing 幢

• 幢幢 幢幢 chuáng chuáng: (shadows) flickering
• 经幢 经幢 jīng chuáng: Buddhist stone pillar