sou3 muk6數目数目
Jyutpingsou3 muk6
Yalesou muhk
Definition
Number, amount, or quantity.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a count or a total quantity rather than a digit or a mathematical figure. Use it when discussing statistics, populations, or financial totals. It is more formal than simply saying 幾多.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
The number of employees in this company is very large.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using it to refer to a single digit or a number in a sequence, as those are better described as 數字. It is strictly for quantities or totals.
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Grammar guides
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