量词
Measure word for “background” in Chinese
The measure word for background in Chinese is 种 (zhǒng): 一种背景 (yì zhǒng bèi jǐng) means "one background".
- 两种背景liǎng zhǒng bèi jǐngtwo backgrounds
- 这种背景zhè zhǒng bèi jǐngthis background
- 那几种背景nà jǐ zhǒng bèi jǐngthose few backgrounds
Background is 背景 (bèi jǐng), an HSK 4 word.
Common questions
What is the measure word for background in Chinese?
The measure word for background in Chinese is 种 (zhǒng): 一种背景 (yì zhǒng bèi jǐng) means "one background".
Can I use 个 for 背景?
People will understand 一个背景, but 一种背景 is the correct form and what exams expect.