The dictionary lists two classifiers for window (窗户) 个 and 扇. Are both of these in common usage? If so is there any difference in the register? Does one sound more formal, etc?
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一扇窗户 refers to a window on the wall, while 一个窗户 refers to the object (frame and glass) of the window.
In most cases, 一扇窗户 is the only correct choice, 一个窗户 should not be used even in everyday speaking.
However, 一个窗户 is more appropriate when:
- the window is not installed on the wall yet.
- the window refers to something in computer interface (窗口).
- the window refers to a car window.
- the window (窗口) refers to a counter (in a bank etc.).
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When you say "almost"... Does it mean there are cases where you can use it?– AlenannoMar 11, 2012 at 21:47
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If you Google "一个窗户" (with the quotes), you can find results. People use it when they do not care the grammar. I just realized that it is the correct one when "窗户" refers to a window in your computer interface. Mar 11, 2012 at 21:59
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Why don't you include that in your answer and maybe you expand on it?– AlenannoMar 11, 2012 at 22:01
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Not really,
窗户is invalid for computer interface window, use窗口for that. Mar 12, 2012 at 5:49