量词
Measure word for “bread” in Chinese
The measure word for bread in Chinese is 片 (piàn): 一片面包 (yí piàn miàn bāo) means "one bread".
Dictionaries also list: 袋、块.
- 两片面包liǎng piàn miàn bāotwo breads
- 这片面包zhè piàn miàn bāothis bread
- 那几片面包nà jǐ piàn miàn bāothose few breads
Bread is 面包 (miàn bāo), an HSK 1 word.
Common questions
What is the measure word for bread in Chinese?
The measure word for bread in Chinese is 片 (piàn): 一片面包 (yí piàn miàn bāo) means "one bread". 袋, 块 are also listed in dictionaries.
Can I use 个 for 面包?
People will understand 一个面包, but 一片面包 is the correct form and what exams expect.