索引 (suǒyǐn): index

Measure Word

一个索引 gè

这本书后面有一个详细的索引。

Zhè běnshū hòumiàn yǒu yīgè xiángxì de suǒyǐn.

This book has a detailed index at the back.

数据库索引可以加快查询速度。

Shùjùkù suǒyǐn kěyǐ jiākuài cháxún sùdù.

A database index can speed up queries.

usage

索引 is used for both book indexes and database indexes. In computing contexts it is extremely common.

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