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Students should focus on its usage as a classifier and in common phrases.","The surname 张 is one of the most common surnames in China, often associated with historical figures and literary works. In Chinese culture, surnames are important identifiers that can reflect lineage and heritage.",[774,777,780],{"a":775,"q":776},"When used as a classifier, 张 refers to flat objects, such as sheets of paper or tickets.","What does 张 mean when used as a classifier?",{"a":778,"q":779},"No, while 张 is a common surname, it also has various meanings related to opening, spreading, and classifying flat items.","Is 张 only a surname?",{"a":781,"q":782},"It is pronounced 'Zhāng,' with a high-level tone.","How do you pronounce 张 correctly?","A common mistake is to use 张 when referring to objects that are not flat. For example, saying '张书' (a book) is incorrect; the correct term would be '本书' (běn shū). 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