量词
Measure word for “cat” in Chinese
The measure word for cat in Chinese is 只 (zhī): 一只猫 (yì zhī māo) means "one cat". 只 is the measure word for most animals, and one of a pair.
- 两只猫liǎng zhī māotwo cats
- 这只猫zhè zhī māothis cat
- 那几只猫nà jǐ zhī māothose few cats
Cat is 猫 (māo), an HSK 1 word.
同一量词Other nouns with 只
Common questions
What is the measure word for cat in Chinese?
The measure word for cat in Chinese is 只 (zhī): 一只猫 (yì zhī māo) means "one cat".
Can I use 个 for 猫?
People will understand 一个猫, but 一只猫 is the correct form and what exams expect.