量词
Measure word for “blood” in Chinese
The measure word for blood in Chinese is 滴 (dī): 一滴血 (yì dī xuè) means "one blood".
Dictionaries also list: 片.
- 两滴血liǎng dī xuètwo bloods
- 这滴血zhè dī xuèthis blood
- 那几滴血nà jǐ dī xuèthose few bloods
Blood is 血 (xuè), an HSK 3 word.
Common questions
What is the measure word for blood in Chinese?
The measure word for blood in Chinese is 滴 (dī): 一滴血 (yì dī xuè) means "one blood". 片 is also listed in dictionaries.
Can I use 个 for 血?
People will understand 一个血, but 一滴血 is the correct form and what exams expect.