量词
Measure word for “cost” in Chinese
The measure word for cost in Chinese is 笔 (bǐ): 一笔费用 (yì bǐ fèi yòng) means "one cost".
Dictionaries also list: 个.
- 两笔费用liǎng bǐ fèi yòngtwo costs
- 这笔费用zhè bǐ fèi yòngthis cost
- 那几笔费用nà jǐ bǐ fèi yòngthose few costs
Cost is 费用 (fèi yòng), an HSK 3 word.
Common questions
What is the measure word for cost in Chinese?
The measure word for cost in Chinese is 笔 (bǐ): 一笔费用 (yì bǐ fèi yòng) means "one cost". 个 is also listed in dictionaries.
Can I use 个 for 费用?
People will understand 一个费用, but 一笔费用 is the correct form and what exams expect.