我要半斤菜心
ngo5 jiu3 bun3 gan1 coi3 sam1
I'd like half a catty of choy sum
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半
bun3
half
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When to use it
Before a measure, 半 means half that quantity; 一半 can stand alone for half of a shared whole.
Examples
可以，一人一半
ho2 ji5 jat1 jan4 jat1 bun3
Yes, half each