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Yalegaai
Definition
Classifier for regularly scheduled events or batches of students.
- classifier for sessions of regularly held events, such as conferences or sports
- classifier for batches of students graduating in the same year
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How it's used
Primarily used for recurring events like competitions, conferences, or elections that happen at fixed intervals. When referring to students, it highlights the cohort graduating in a specific year rather than just the grade level. It implies a sense of progression or sequence, often paired with ordinal numbers like 第一屆 or 下一屆.
Examples
This year is the batch I graduated in.
Which session of the competition did you participate in?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this for events that happen irregularly or frequently, such as daily or weekly meetings. For those, use 次 instead.
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Grammar guides
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