How to Say ‘Two tablets each time’ in Simplified Chinese
一次两片
yī cì liǎng piàn
[yi tsuh lyahng piàn]
💬 Usage Tip: When counting things, "two" is 两 (liǎng), not 二. 片 (piàn) is the counting word for flat tablets. 一 before the falling tone of 次 becomes (yí).
Phrase Breakdown
一
yī
[yi]
one
The first and smallest number in decimal numerals.
她只说了一句话。
She only said one sentence.
次
cì
[tsuh]
time; occurrence
A measure word for occurrences or times something happens.
这次是我第一次来这个公司活动。
This is my first time coming to this company event.
两
liǎng
[lyahng]
two
The form 两 is used before measure words, as in 两个 meaning two of something.
我最近在比较两个工作机会。
I’ve recently been comparing two job opportunities.
片
piàn
[piàn]
tablet; slice (measure word)
Measure word for flat, thin things such as pills or slices.
一片面包
a slice of bread
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