東...西...(數量) describes scattered quantities.
Distributed items
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Scattered quantities
- ✅ 東兩本西三本。
- ❌ 東西兩本三本。
Use with numbers/classifiers
- ✅ 東一張西一張。
- ❌ 東這個西那個。
He bought things here and there, so the table is messy.
There are a few books here and there in the bag.
The kid put toys all over the place.
There are clothes scattered in bits in the cabinet, making it hard to find things.
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