Discussion of 次 [cì] measure word for train numbers or flight numbers

Discussion of 次

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In Chinese, there are two categories of measure words: those indicating units of persons or things, and those indicating the frequency of an action.
Here in this entry, 次 falls into the first category: it is a nominal measure word indicating train/flight numbers.
It is also possible for 次 to be used as a verbal measure word (the second category). For more information, please check out the other entry of 次 in trainchinese.

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How is 次 (ci4) commonly used in everyday conversation?

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In everyday conversation, 次 (cì) is commonly used as a measure word for train numbers or flight numbers. It is used to indicate the order or frequency of a particular train or flight. For example, 我坐过两次高铁 (wǒ zuò guò liǎng cì gāo tiě) means "I have taken the high-speed train twice."

In addition to trains and flights, 次 (cì) can also be used as a measure word for other forms of transportation, such as buses or taxis. For example, 我每天坐两次公交车 (wǒ měi tiān zuò liǎng cì gōng jiāo chē) means "I take the bus twice a day."

In some cases, 次 (cì) can also be used to indicate the number of times an action has been done. For example, 我已经去过三次北京了 (wǒ yǐ jīng qù guò sān cì běi jīng le) means "I have been to Beijing three times already."

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