量词
Measure word for “age” in Chinese
The measure word for age in Chinese is 个 (gè): 一个时代 (yí gè shí dài) means "one age". 个 is the measure word for people and most general things.
- 两个时代liǎng gè shí dàitwo ages
- 这个时代zhè ge shí dàithis age
- 那几个时代nà jǐ gè shí dàithose few ages
Age is 时代 (shí dài), an HSK 3 word.
同一量词Other nouns with 个
Common questions
What is the measure word for age in Chinese?
The measure word for age in Chinese is 个 (gè): 一个时代 (yí gè shí dài) means "one age".
Can I use 个 for 时代?
Yes, 个 is the standard measure word for 时代.