量词
Measure word for “body” in Chinese
The measure word for body in Chinese is 具 (jù): 一具身体 (yí jù shēn tǐ) means "one body".
Dictionaries also list: 个.
- 两具身体liǎng jù shēn tǐtwo bodys
- 这具身体zhè jù shēn tǐthis body
- 那几具身体nà jǐ jù shēn tǐthose few bodys
Body is 身体 (shēn tǐ), an HSK 1 word.
Common questions
What is the measure word for body in Chinese?
The measure word for body in Chinese is 具 (jù): 一具身体 (yí jù shēn tǐ) means "one body". 个 is also listed in dictionaries.
Can I use 个 for 身体?
People will understand 一个身体, but 一具身体 is the correct form and what exams expect.