量词
Measure word for “chopsticks” in Chinese
The measure word for chopsticks in Chinese is 对 (duì): 一对筷子 (yí duì kuài zi) means "one chopsticks".
Dictionaries also list: 根、把、双.
- 两对筷子liǎng duì kuài zitwo chopsticks
- 这对筷子zhè duì kuài zithis chopsticks
- 那几对筷子nà jǐ duì kuài zithose few chopsticks
Chopsticks is 筷子 (kuài zi), an HSK 2 word.
Common questions
What is the measure word for chopsticks in Chinese?
The measure word for chopsticks in Chinese is 对 (duì): 一对筷子 (yí duì kuài zi) means "one chopsticks". 根, 把, 双 are also listed in dictionaries.
Can I use 个 for 筷子?
People will understand 一个筷子, but 一对筷子 is the correct form and what exams expect.