leon4輪轮
Jyutpingleon4
Yalelèuhn
Definition
Classifier for rounds of events, talks, or repetitive actions.
colloquialdaily actionstime
How it's used
Functions primarily as a classifier for events or tasks that occur in sequence or cycles. It implies a sense of rotation or taking turns among participants, which distinguishes it from generic count words like 次. When used as a verb, it often appears in the construction 輪到, meaning to reach someone's turn in a sequence.
Examples
Is it my turn yet?
He queued for a long time before it was his turn to buy tickets.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 輪 with 次. While 次 simply counts how many times something happens, 輪 specifically emphasizes the order or the cycle of participants involved in a process.
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