No. 153 in Chinese
份
"份" means "portion," "share," "part," or "copy."
In a sentence
我今天吃了一份披萨。
I ate a slice of pizza today.
Here, '份' is a measure word used to indicate a portion or serving of food.
这是一份特别的礼物给你。
This is a special gift for you.
In this sentence, '份' is used to denote an item or share of something intangible, in this case, a gift.
这个工作需要一份认真和努力的态度。
This work requires a sincere and diligent attitude.
Here, '份' is metaphorically used to represent a degree or portion of a concept, such as responsibility or attitude.
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