句
sentence; clause; measure word for sentences
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesnoun
sentence; clause; phrase
A grammatical unit that expresses a complete thought. Can be a simple statement, question, command, or exclamation.
This sentence is too long; I can't understand it.
Please write down what you just said as a sentence.
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Good writing needs beautiful sentences.
The teacher asked us to analyze the structure of this complex sentence.
This sentence he blurted out moved everyone.
classifier
measure word for sentences, lines of poetry, or utterances
Counts units of spoken or written language, such as sentences, lines of verse, or spoken remarks.
He only said three sentences and then left.
I only remember the first two lines of this poem.
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She patiently explained, teaching the child sentence by sentence.
Can you write a few sentences about your thoughts on spring?
As the saying goes, 'Never say three sentences without mentioning your own trade.'