量词
Measure word for “amount” in Chinese
The measure word for amount in Chinese is 个 (gè): 一个数量 (yí gè shù liàng) means "one amount". 个 is the measure word for people and most general things.
- 两个数量liǎng gè shù liàngtwo amounts
- 这个数量zhè ge shù liàngthis amount
- 那几个数量nà jǐ gè shù liàngthose few amounts
Amount is 数量 (shù liàng), an HSK 3 word.
同一量词Other nouns with 个
Common questions
What is the measure word for amount in Chinese?
The measure word for amount in Chinese is 个 (gè): 一个数量 (yí gè shù liàng) means "one amount".
Can I use 个 for 数量?
Yes, 个 is the standard measure word for 数量.