八个苹果
bā gè píngguǒ
eight apples
我买了八个苹果。
I bought eight apples.
general
A quantity of eight apples.
桌子上有八个苹果。
There are eight apples on the table.
This is a straightforward numerical phrase indicating a specific quantity of apples.
Pro Tip
Measure Words
In Chinese, countable nouns often require a measure word. For '苹果', '个' (gè) is the appropriate measure word.
Word Origin
Combination of the numeral '八' (bā, eight) and '苹果' (píngguǒ, apple).
Usage Notes
This phrase is used to specify the quantity of apples in a given context. The measure word '个' (gè) is commonly used for countable items like apples.
Word Breakdown
八
eight
numeral个
measure word for countable items
measure word苹果
apple
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