量词
Measure word for “capital” in Chinese
The measure word for capital in Chinese is 个 (gè): 一个首都 (yí gè shǒu dū) means "one capital". 个 is the measure word for people and most general things.
- 两个首都liǎng gè shǒu dūtwo capitals
- 这个首都zhè ge shǒu dūthis capital
- 那几个首都nà jǐ gè shǒu dūthose few capitals
Capital is 首都 (shǒu dū), an HSK 3 word.
同一量词Other nouns with 个
Common questions
What is the measure word for capital in Chinese?
The measure word for capital in Chinese is 个 (gè): 一个首都 (yí gè shǒu dū) means "one capital".
Can I use 个 for 首都?
Yes, 个 is the standard measure word for 首都.