The 6 functions of Chinese measure words

Measure words (classifiers) are very abundant in Chinese. They are more than indicating quantity. In this video you will see why so many measure words are used in Chinese by knowing their functions. #measurewords #classifiers #量词 Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:10 What are Chinese measure words? 1:00 Development history of Chinese measure words 1:46 Why so many measure words are used in Chinese? 2:03 Chinese measure words are depictive 2:57 Chinese measure words can make abastract things perceptible 3:38 Chinese measure words are variable for the same thing 4:18 Chinese measure are rhetorical 5:10 Chinese measure words are emotional and attitudinal 6:20 Conclusion