B1 noun Neutral

数量

[ʂu˥˩ ljaŋ˥˩]

The amount or number of something.

Examples

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1

我们需要增加生产数量以满足市场需求。

We need to increase the production quantity to meet market demand.

2

虽然数量有限,但质量非常高。

Although the quantity is limited, the quality is very high.

3

实验中使用的样本数量必须足够大。

The number of samples used in the experiment must be large enough.

Word Family

Noun
数量
Adverb
定量地
Adjective
定量的
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Memory Tip

数 (count/number) + 量 (measure/amount) = count and measure.

Quick Quiz

随着城市化的发展,汽车的___在迅速增加。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 数量

Examples

1

我们需要增加生产数量以满足市场需求。

business

We need to increase the production quantity to meet market demand.

2

虽然数量有限,但质量非常高。

everyday

Although the quantity is limited, the quality is very high.

3

实验中使用的样本数量必须足够大。

academic

The number of samples used in the experiment must be large enough.

4

请统计一下仓库里的货物数量。

business

Please count the quantity of goods in the warehouse.

5

数量关系是数学研究的基础。

academic

Quantitative relationships are the basis of mathematical research.

Word Family

Noun
数量
Adverb
定量地
Adjective
定量的

Common Collocations

大量数量 large quantity
数量有限 limited quantity
增加数量 increase the quantity
统计数量 count the number
数量关系 quantitative relationship

Common Phrases

数量惊人

staggering quantity

数量级

order of magnitude

保证数量

guarantee the quantity

Often Confused With

数量 vs 数字

Shùzì means a digit (0-9) or a specific number, while shùliàng means the general amount or count.

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Usage Notes

A core word for IELTS Task 1 graph descriptions.

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Common Mistakes

Don't confuse '数量' with '质量' (quality) - they are often contrasted.

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Memory Tip

数 (count/number) + 量 (measure/amount) = count and measure.

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Word Origin

数 (to count) and 量 (to measure/capacity).

Grammar Patterns

...的数量 在数量上...

Quick Quiz

随着城市化的发展,汽车的___在迅速增加。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 数量

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