数日
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Meaning: several days
How to Understand
数日
数日 means 'several days' or 'a few days' in English. It is used to indicate a short period of time, typically more than one day but not a specific number of days.
The character 数 (shù) means 'to count' or 'number,' and 日 (rì) means 'day.' Together, they literally translate to 'counted days,' which conveys the idea of a short, unspecified duration of days.
数日 is commonly used in both written and spoken Chinese to describe a period of time that is not precisely defined. It is often used in news reports, historical accounts, or casual conversation when the exact number of days is not important.
Example Sentences
他离开后，数日未归。
He left and did not return for several days.
我们数日的旅行非常愉快。
Our several-day trip was very enjoyable.