Nine before measures and dates
九 + measuretime word
Use 九 before measure words, time words, or tens and hundreds to mean 'nine'.
九 (jiǔ): Nine — Stroke Order & Writing Guide
HSK 2.0Level 1
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Common patterns, words, and short phrases that show how 九 works in context.
Use 九 before measure words, time words, or tens and hundreds to mean 'nine'.
Real-world example sentences demonstrating how 九 is used in context
nine + measure word
nine + time word
nine in larger numbers
Jiuzhou is one of the alternative names for China.
September is the beginning of autumn.
We agreed to meet at nine o'clock.
My younger brother is nine years old this year.
This book has nine lessons.
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