pin1篇
Jyutpingpin1
Yalepīn
Definition
Length or space of a piece of writing.
neutralcommunication
How it's used
Functions primarily as a measure word for written works like articles, essays, or reports. It emphasizes the physical or conceptual span of the text rather than just the content. While it appears in compound words like 短篇, it is most commonly encountered as a classifier for nouns referring to documents.
Examples
Related words
Common phrases
short story
lengthy and tedious speech or writing
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 份, which is a more generic measure word for documents or papers. Use 篇 when specifically highlighting the length or the literary nature of the writing, whereas 份 is better for administrative or functional documents like 份合約.
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Grammar guides
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