量词
Measure word for “chair” in Chinese
The measure word for chair in Chinese is 把 (bǎ): 一把椅子 (yì bǎ yǐ zi) means "one chair". 把 is the measure word for things with a handle, and chairs.
Dictionaries also list: 套.
- 两把椅子liǎng bǎ yǐ zitwo chairs
- 这把椅子zhè bǎ yǐ zithis chair
- 那几把椅子nà jǐ bǎ yǐ zithose few chairs
Chair is 椅子 (yǐ zi), an HSK 1 word.
同一量词Other nouns with 把
- knife 刀
- key 钥匙
- strength 力气
- banana 香蕉
- umbrella 伞
- chopsticks 筷子
- sand 沙子
- toothbrush 牙刷
Common questions
What is the measure word for chair in Chinese?
The measure word for chair in Chinese is 把 (bǎ): 一把椅子 (yì bǎ yǐ zi) means "one chair". 套 is also listed in dictionaries.
Can I use 个 for 椅子?
People will understand 一个椅子, but 一把椅子 is the correct form and what exams expect.