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次数 (cìshù) vs 频率 (pínlǜ) — use 次数 for counting specific occurrences, while 频率 refers to the rate of occurrence over time.
Be careful not to confuse 次数 with other similar terms like 频率 (pín lǜ), which specifically refers to frequency in physics. '次数' is more general and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. Common collocations include '增加次数' (increase the number of times) or '计算次数' (calculate the number of times).
While '次数' is not part of the standard HSK vocabulary, understanding it can enhance your comprehension of both spoken and written Chinese at higher levels. Focus on how it pairs with verbs to describe actions and their frequencies, as it frequently appears in dialogues and texts.
Learners often confuse '次数' with '频率' (frequency), using it incorrectly in contexts where specific frequency measurement is required. For example, saying '他的次数是很高' (His frequency is very high) should be corrected to '他的频率很高' (His frequency is very high).
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How to say number of times in Chinese
“number of times” in Chinese is次数
次数 (cì shù) refers to the number of times something occurs, often used in contexts involving frequency or counting occurrences. It can also imply an order number in a series, such as in sports rankings or sequences in mathematics, where it describes the degree of a polynomial. Understanding its use in both everyday conversation and academic contexts is essential.
When to use 次数
Be careful not to confuse 次数 with other similar terms like 频率 (pín lǜ), which specifically refers to frequency in physics. '次数' is more general and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. Common collocations include '增加次数' (increase the number of times) or '计算次数' (calculate the number of times).
次数 or something close to it
次数 (cìshù) vs 频率 (pínlǜ) — use 次数 for counting specific occurrences, while 频率 refers to the rate of occurrence over time.
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Learners often confuse '次数' with '频率' (frequency), using it incorrectly in contexts where specific frequency measurement is required. For example, saying '他的次数是很高' (His frequency is very high) should be corrected to '他的频率很高' (His frequency is very high).
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'次数' can be used as follows: '这个活动的次数很多' (This activity occurs many times).
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