量词
Measure word for “couple” in Chinese
The measure word for couple in Chinese is 对 (duì): 一对夫妇 (yí duì fū fù) means "one couple".
- 两对夫妇liǎng duì fū fùtwo couples
- 这对夫妇zhè duì fū fùthis couple
- 那几对夫妇nà jǐ duì fū fùthose few couples
Couple is 夫妇 (fū fù), an HSK 4 word.
Common questions
What is the measure word for couple in Chinese?
The measure word for couple in Chinese is 对 (duì): 一对夫妇 (yí duì fū fù) means "one couple".
Can I use 个 for 夫妇?
People will understand 一个夫妇, but 一对夫妇 is the correct form and what exams expect.