量词
Measure word for “band” in Chinese
The measure word for band in Chinese is 支 (zhī): 一支乐队 (yì zhī yuè duì) means "one band". 支 is the measure word for pens, songs and teams.
- 两支乐队liǎng zhī yuè duìtwo bands
- 这支乐队zhè zhī yuè duìthis band
- 那几支乐队nà jǐ zhī yuè duìthose few bands
Band is 乐队 (yuè duì), an HSK 3 word.
同一量词Other nouns with 支
- song 歌
- cell phone 手机
- pen 笔
- needle 针
Common questions
What is the measure word for band in Chinese?
The measure word for band in Chinese is 支 (zhī): 一支乐队 (yì zhī yuè duì) means "one band".
Can I use 个 for 乐队?
People will understand 一个乐队, but 一支乐队 is the correct form and what exams expect.