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HSK 6 Measure Words

Learn HSK 6 Measure Words with practical HSK 6 examples, focus vocabulary, common pitfalls, and targeted cloze practice.

Pattern

串 / 滴 / 枝 / 扇 / 番

Use this HSK 6 pattern to make sentence structure, scope, or emphasis explicit instead of relying on word-for-word English order.

他费了一番功夫。

When to use HSK 6 Measure Words

Read 串 / 滴 / 枝 / 扇 / 番 as a sentence tool, not just as vocabulary. First locate the main action or claim, then ask what 番 adds to it.

经过一番讨论，大家同意了。

After a round of discussion, everyone agreed.

他做了一番解释。

He made an explanation.

Common traps

  • Do not translate 串 / 滴 / 枝 / 扇 / 番 mechanically from English; check the Chinese word order first.
  • Keep 番 close to the part of the sentence it controls.
  • Do not overuse the pattern in every sentence; use it when it adds a clear role.

Targeted drill

Practice this exact pattern before moving on.

他费了一 功夫

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Meanings
measure for effort or speech