half
/hɑːf/ · /hæf/
CEFR level A1Topic Daily lifeWord #347 in the learning path
一半；半场
Definitions
n. one of two equal parts of something
一半；半场
det. equal to one of two equal parts of something
一半的
adv. to an extent that is not complete
半；部分地
Example
I saved half of my sandwich for later.
我留了一半三明治，准备晚点吃。
Nearly half of the residents surveyed supported creating more green spaces in the city centre.
受访居民中近一半支持在市中心增设绿地。
Collocations
- half an hour
- half of
- half price
- half asleep
Word family
- halve (v.)
- halves (n.)
Usage tip
复数为halves；“半小时”用half an hour。
FAQ
- What does half mean?
- one of two equal parts of something equal to one of two equal parts of something to an extent that is not complete
- How is half pronounced?
- UK /hɑːf/, US /hæf/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
