The Chinese word 半 (bàn) means "half." That's simple enough, but what can get slightly tricky is the rules for how it combines with measure words. Basic Usage: You'll need to use a measure word in this structure. Structure: 半 + Measure Word + Noun Examples: 半个小时 (bàn gè xiǎoshí) = half an hour 半个月 (bàn gè yuè) = half a month 半碗米饭 (bàn wǎn mǐfàn) = half a bowl of rice 半瓶酒 (bàn píng jiǔ) = half a bottle of liquor With a Number: When it's more than just a half, then 半 (bàn) comes after the measure word instead of before. It's the difference between "half an hour" and "an hour and a half." 半个小时 (bàn gè xiǎoshí) = half an hour 一个半小时 (yī gè bàn xiǎoshí) = an hour and a half The order is actually basically the same as what we do in English. Structure: Number + Measure Word + 半 + Noun Examples: 三个半小时 (sān gè bàn xiǎoshí) = three and a half hours 两个半月 (liǎng gè bàn yuè) = two and a half months 一斤半水果(yī jīn bàn shuǐguǒ) = one and a half jin of fruit 一瓶半白酒 (yī píng bàn báijiǔ) = one and a half bottles of wine 四块半巧克力 (sì kuài bàn qiǎokèlì) = four and a half pieces of chocolate |
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