量词
Measure word for “area” in Chinese
The measure word for area in Chinese is 处 (chù): 一处地方 (yí chù dì fang) means "one area".
Dictionaries also list: 个、块.
- 两处地方liǎng chù dì fangtwo areas
- 这处地方zhè chù dì fangthis area
- 那几处地方nà jǐ chù dì fangthose few areas
Area is 地方 (dì fang), an HSK 1 word.
Common questions
What is the measure word for area in Chinese?
The measure word for area in Chinese is 处 (chù): 一处地方 (yí chù dì fang) means "one area". 个, 块 are also listed in dictionaries.
Can I use 个 for 地方?
People will understand 一个地方, but 一处地方 is the correct form and what exams expect.