Definition
百分之二 is a measure word (classifier) meaning 'two percent'. It is used to express percentages in Chinese, following the pattern '百分之 + number'. You can use it with any number to indicate a percentage, e.g., 百分之五十 (fifty percent).
classifier
two percent
Examples
- 百分之二。Zhǐ yǒu bǎi de rén xǐhuan zhège yánsè.Only two percent of people like this color.
- 百分之二。Gōngsī jīnnián zēngzhǎng le bǎi.The company grew by two percent this year.
- 百分之二。Kǎoshì chéngjì tígāo le bǎi.The exam scores improved by two percent.
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