半个
这是半个苹果。
This is half an apple.
Half of something; a portion that is one of two equal parts.
我吃了半个汉堡。
I ate half a hamburger.
半个世界的人都在睡觉。
Half the world is asleep.
Often used to describe a portion that is exactly half, but can also be used more loosely to mean 'part of' or 'some of'.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Countable vs. Uncountable
Use '半个' for countable objects (e.g., half an apple) and '一半' for uncountable quantities (e.g., half the water).
Gold Rule
Precision in Measurement
While '半个' often means exactly half, it can sometimes be used loosely to mean 'part of' or 'some of' in informal contexts.
Word Origin
Composed of '半' (half) and '个' (classifier for objects), forming a phrase to denote half of a countable item.
Usage Notes
'半个' is commonly used to describe half of a countable object. For uncountable items, '一半' is more appropriate. In some contexts, it can also imply 'part of' or 'some of' without strict mathematical precision.