量词
Measure word for “athlete” in Chinese
The measure word for athlete in Chinese is 名 (míng): 一名运动员 (yì míng yùn dòng yuán) means "one athlete".
Dictionaries also list: 个.
- 两名运动员liǎng míng yùn dòng yuántwo athletes
- 这名运动员zhè míng yùn dòng yuánthis athlete
- 那几名运动员nà jǐ míng yùn dòng yuánthose few athletes
Athlete is 运动员 (yùn dòng yuán), an HSK 4 word.
Common questions
What is the measure word for athlete in Chinese?
The measure word for athlete in Chinese is 名 (míng): 一名运动员 (yì míng yùn dòng yuán) means "one athlete". 个 is also listed in dictionaries.
Can I use 个 for 运动员?
People will understand 一个运动员, but 一名运动员 is the correct form and what exams expect.