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Expressing "how often"

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Grammar
HSK 3

Structure

Subj. + 多长时间 + Verb + 一次 (+ Obj.) Subj. + [Length of Time] + Verb + Times (+ Obj.)

Translations

  • how often
  • times

Definition

表示询问动作发生的频率，常用结构为「多久 + 动词 + 一次」或「动词 + 几次」。

Used to ask how often an action occurs, commonly structured as '多久 + verb + 一次' (how long once) or 'verb + 几次' (how many times).

Usage

用于询问动作或事件发生的频率。回答时通常给出具体的频率，如「一天一次」「每周两次」等。

Used to inquire about the frequency of an action or event. Answers typically specify the frequency, such as 'once a day' or 'twice a week'.

Examples

  • 1 你多久去一次健身房？(How often do you go to the gym?)
  • 2 他多久回一次家？(How often does he go home?)
  • 3 你们公司多久开一次会？(How often does your company have meetings?)
  • 4 你一年去几次旅游？(How many times a year do you travel?)
  • 5 这个药一天吃几次？(How many times a day should I take this medicine?)

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