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-====== shùliàng: 数量 - Quantity, Amount ====== +
-===== Quick Summary ===== +
-  * **Keywords:** shùliàng, shuliang, 数量, quantity in Chinese, amount in Chinese, how to say quantity in Mandarin, number of items Chinese, Chinese for amount, HSK 4 vocabulary +
-  * **Summary:** Learn how to use **数量 (shùliàng)**, the essential Chinese word for **quantity** and **amount**. This comprehensive guide breaks down its meaning, character origins, and practical usage in everyday conversation, business, and data. With over 10 example sentences and analysis, you'll master this fundamental concept and avoid common mistakes, like confusing it with "number" (数字, shùzì). +
-===== Core Meaning ===== +
-  * **Pinyin (with tone marks):** shùliàng +
-  * **Part of Speech:** Noun +
-  * **HSK Level:** HSK 4 +
-  * **Concise Definition:** The quantity, amount, or number of something. +
-  * **In a Nutshell:** 数量 (shùliàng) is the go-to, neutral word for "quantity." Think of it as the answer to the question "how many?" or "how much?". It's a concrete term used to describe the total count of people, objects, or even abstract things like data. While the English word "quantity" can sometimes sound a bit formal or scientific, 数量 is used comfortably in all situations, from shopping at a market to discussing business logistics. +
-===== Character Breakdown ===== +
-  * **数 (shù):** This character's primary meaning is "number" or "to count." It represents the mathematical aspect of the word. +
-  * **量 (liàng):** This character means "amount," "capacity," or "to measure." It represents the concept of measurement or volume. +
-  * When combined, **数量 (shùliàng)** literally means "counted amount" or "numbered measure," perfectly capturing the idea of a specific, quantifiable amount. +
-===== Cultural Context and Significance ===== +
-  * While 数量 (shùliàng) doesn't carry deep philosophical weight like concepts such as [[关系]] (guānxi), its usage reflects a pragmatic aspect of Chinese culture. There is often a high value placed on precision and clarity, especially in commerce and planning. Knowing the exact 数量 is crucial for everything from ordering dishes at a restaurant to fulfilling a manufacturing order. +
-  * In Western contexts, "quantity" is often contrasted with "quality." The same is true in Chinese, and the phrase **质量和数量 (zhìliàng hé shùliàng)**, "quality and quantity," is very common. However, the term 数量 itself is more frequently and neutrally used in daily Chinese conversation than "quantity" is in English. An English speaker might ask "How many do you need?", whereas a Chinese speaker could naturally ask about the `数量` in the same informal context. +
-===== Practical Usage in Modern China ===== +
-  * **Everyday Conversation:** Used when asking about or stating the number of items. It's common in shopping, planning, and general discussion. +
-  * **Business and Logistics:** Absolutely essential in business for discussing orders, inventory, production capacity, and sales figures. For example, `订单数量` (dìngdān shùliàng) means "order quantity." +
-  * **Data and Academics:** Used to refer to the amount of data, the number of participants in a study, or any other numerical value in a formal report. +
-  * **Connotation:** 数量 is a neutral term. It simply states a fact. Adjectives like `大 (dà)` for large or `小 (xiǎo)` for small are used to describe the quantity. +
-===== Example Sentences ===== +
-  * **Example 1:** +
-    * 我们需要确认一下订单的**数量**。 +
-    * Pinyin: Wǒmen xūyào quèrèn yīxià dìngdān de **shùliàng**. +
-    * English: We need to confirm the order quantity. +
-    * Analysis: A classic business use case. Here, 数量 functions as the direct object, referring to the "quantity" of the `订单` (order). +
-  * **Example 2:** +
-    * 今年公司的利润**数量**有了很大的增长。 +
-    * Pinyin: Jīnnián gōngsī de lìrùn **shùliàng** yǒu le hěn dà de zēngzhǎng. +
-    * English: The amount of the company's profit has grown significantly this year. +
-    * Analysis: This shows 数量 can be used for abstract concepts like `利润` (profit), not just physical objects. +
-  * **Example 3:** +
-    * 参加活动的人员**数量**是多少？ +
-    * Pinyin: Cānjiā huódòng de rényuán **shùliàng** shì duōshao? +
-    * English: What is the number of people participating in the event? +
-    * Analysis: A standard question format. `多少 (duōshao)` is used to ask about the `数量` (quantity). +
-  * **Example 4:** +
-    * 由于**数量**有限，先到先得。 +
-    * Pinyin: Yóuyú **shùliàng** yǒuxiàn, xiān dào xiān dé. +
-    * English: Due to the limited quantity, it's first come, first served. +
-    * Analysis: A very common phrase in sales and promotions. `数量有限` (shùliàng yǒuxiàn) literally means "quantity is limited." +
-  * **Example 5:** +
-    * 我们不应该只追求**数量**，更要重视质量。 +
-    * Pinyin: Wǒmen bù yīnggāi zhǐ zhuīqiú **shùliàng**, gèng yào zhòngshì zhìliàng. +
-    * English: We shouldn't only pursue quantity, but more importantly, value quality. +
-    * Analysis: This demonstrates the common pairing of `数量` (quantity) and `质量` (zhìliàng - quality). +
-  * **Example 6:** +
-    * 这次考试中，答对问题的**数量**决定了你的分数。 +
-    * Pinyin: Zhè cì kǎoshì zhōng, dá duì wèntí de **shùliàng** juédìng le nǐ de fēnshù. +
-    * English: In this exam, the quantity of correctly answered questions determines your score. +
-    * Analysis: Shows how 数量 can be the subject of a sentence, acting as the deciding factor. +
-  * **Example 7:** +
-    * 仓库里的存货**数量**不足。 +
-    * Pinyin: Cāngkù lǐ de cúnhuò **shùliàng** bùzú. +
-    * English: The quantity of stock in the warehouse is insufficient. +
-    * Analysis: `不足` (bùzú) is a formal way to say "not enough" or "insufficient," often used with 数量 in business or inventory contexts. +
-  * **Example 8:** +
-    * 请把这些苹果的**数量**数一下。 +
-    * Pinyin: Qǐng bǎ zhèxiē píngguǒ de **shùliàng** shǔ yī shǔ. +
-    * English: Please count the quantity of these apples. +
-    * Analysis: This sentence cleverly uses both characters from the word separately: `数量` (shùliàng) as the noun "quantity" and `数` (shǔ) as the verb "to count." +
-  * **Example 9:** +
-    * 随着移民**数量**的增加，这个城市变得更加多元化。 +
-    * Pinyin: Suízhe yímín **shùliàng** de zēngjiā, zhège chéngshì biànde gèngjiā duōyuánhuà. +
-    * English: As the number of immigrants increases, this city has become more diverse. +
-    * Analysis: `增加` (zēngjiā - to increase) is a verb frequently paired with 数量. +
-  * **Example 10:** +
-    * 产品的**数量**和价格都在这张表格里。 +
-    * Pinyin: Chǎnpǐn de **shùliàng** hé jiàgé dōu zài zhè zhāng biǎogé lǐ. +
-    * English: The product quantities and prices are all in this form. +
-    * Analysis: A simple, practical sentence demonstrating how 数量 is a key piece of information alongside `价格` (price). +
-===== Nuances and Common Mistakes ===== +
-  * **`数量` (shùliàng) vs. `数字` (shùzì):** This is the most common point of confusion for learners. +
-    * **`数量` (shùliàng)** is the //amount// of something. It answers "how many?". +
-    * **`数字` (shùzì)** is the //numeral// or //figure// itself—the symbol for a number. +
-    * **Correct:** 这本书的**数量**是三本。(Zhè běn shū de **shùliàng** shì sān běn.) - The **quantity** of these books is three. +
-    * **Correct:** 我最喜欢的**数字**是“8”。(Wǒ zuì xǐhuān de **shùzì** shì "bā".) - My favorite **number** (numeral) is "8". +
-    * **Incorrect:** 我最喜欢的**数量**是“8”。(This would mean "My favorite quantity is 8," which is illogical). +
-  * **`数量` (shùliàng) vs. `号码` (hàomǎ):** +
-    * Use **`号码` (hàomǎ)** for identifying numbers like phone numbers, room numbers, or license plate numbers. +
-    * **Correct:** 我的电话**号码**是 12345678。(Wǒ de diànhuà **hàomǎ** shì...) - My phone **number** is 12345678. +
-    * **Incorrect:** 我的电话**数量**是... (This means "My phone quantity is...," which makes no sense). +
-===== Related Terms and Concepts ===== +
-  * [[多少]] (duōshao) - The question word ("how many/much") used to ask about `数量`. +
-  * [[数字]] (shùzì) - A numeral or figure (e.g., "5", "8", "9"), distinct from the quantity of items. +
-  * [[质量]] (zhìliàng) - The direct counterpart to `数量`: "quality." +
-  * [[大量]] (dàliàng) - A large quantity of; a great amount. Used to describe a large `数量`. +
-  * [[少数]] (shǎoshù) - A small number; a minority. +
-  * [[多数]] (duōshù) - A large number; a majority. +
-  * [[总数]] (zǒngshù) - The total number; the sum total. +
-  * [[号码]] (hàomǎ) - "Number" in the sense of a code or identifier (e.g., phone number). +
-  * [[数量词]] (shùliàngcí) - The grammatical term for "quantifier" or "measure word," which is essential for expressing `数量` in Chinese.+