量词
Measure word for “animal” in Chinese
The measure word for animal in Chinese is 只 (zhī): 一只动物 (yì zhī dòng wù) means "one animal". 只 is the measure word for most animals, and one of a pair.
Dictionaries also list: 群、个.
- 两只动物liǎng zhī dòng wùtwo animals
- 这只动物zhè zhī dòng wùthis animal
- 那几只动物nà jǐ zhī dòng wùthose few animals
Animal is 动物 (dòng wù), an HSK 2 word.
同一量词Other nouns with 只
Common questions
What is the measure word for animal in Chinese?
The measure word for animal in Chinese is 只 (zhī): 一只动物 (yì zhī dòng wù) means "one animal". 群, 个 are also listed in dictionaries.
Can I use 个 for 动物?
People will understand 一个动物, but 一只动物 is the correct form and what exams expect.