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The word "数量" is formed by combining the character "数", meaning "number" or "to count", with the character "量", meaning "quantity" or "to measure"; together they create a compound word where the first character denotes numerical aspect and the second denotes measurable aspect, resulting in a term that directly signifies "quantity" or "amount".

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这个产品的数量很多。

Zhège chǎnpǐn de shùliàng hěn duō.

The quantity of this product is very large.

这两种水果的数量不一样。

Zhè liǎng zhǒng shuǐguǒ de shùliàng bù yīyàng.

The quantities of these two kinds of fruit are different.

我们需要统计学生的数量。

Wǒmen xūyào tǒngjì xuéshēng de shùliàng.

We need to count the number of students.

如果数量不够，请及时通知我们。

Rúguǒ shùliàng búgòu, qǐng jíshí tōngzhī wǒmen.

If the quantity is insufficient, please notify us promptly.

科学家们正在研究这种病毒的数量变化。

Kēxuéjiāmen zhèngzài yánjiū zhè zhǒng bìngdú de shùliàng biànhuà.

Scientists are studying the quantitative changes of this virus.

Word Definition - 数量

shù liàng amount; quantity; quantitative; (math.) scalar quantity

Individual Character Details

数 shǔ, shù, shuò
量 liáng, liàng