Chinese Measure Words Quiz

Chinese Measure Words

• Measure words are crucial in Mandarin Chinese for quantifying nouns.
• Each measure word typically corresponds to specific types of objects or concepts.

位

• "wei" is a measure word used for polite reference to people.

个

• "ge" is a versatile measure word applicable for general counting of items.

口

• "kou" refers specifically to family members when counting.

瓶

• "ping" is used for counting bottles, indicating volume or containment.

遍

• "pian" is designated for diary entries, highlighting instances of writing.

枝

• "zhi" serves as the measure word for counting pens.

张

• "zhang" applies to items such as paper, credit cards, and tickets.

家

• "jia" measures stores, restaurants, or establishments, indicating place.

台

• "tai" is used for electronics, showing model or unit count.

顿

• "dun" refers to meals, marking their occurrence or frequency.

节

• "jie" is a measure word for class periods, denoting educational sessions.

门

• "men" is used for courses, typically in academic contexts.

双

• "shuang" counts pairs, applicable for shoes, socks, and chopsticks.

条

• "tiao" is the measure word for pants, reflecting style and fit.

件

• "jian" refers to clothes, gifts, or matters, indicating both quantity and occasion.

本

• "ben" is the measure word for books, focusing on literary or educational material.

封

• "feng" is specifically for letters (信 xin), highlighting correspondence.

杯

• "bei" is used for cups or bottles, emphasizing liquid containment.

篇

• "pian" again applies to diary entries, reiterating its significance in documentation.