Ordinal Numbers with prefix 第 (dì) - The (first, second...)

Pattern

• 第 + Numeral + Measure Word + Noun

Usage

• Place the prefix “第” before a numeral and a measure word to represent ordinal numbers (first, second, third time...) instead of regular counting quantities.

Examples

1. 1

   第一本书。

   Dì yī běn shū.

   The first book.

2. 2

   第二次跳舞。

   Dì èr cì tiàowǔ.

   The second time dancing.