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Measure word for “dad” in Chinese
The measure word for dad in Chinese is 个 (gè): 一个爸爸 (yí gè bà ba) means "one dad". 个 is the measure word for people and most general things.
Dictionaries also list: 位.
- 两个爸爸liǎng gè bà batwo dads
- 这个爸爸zhè ge bà bathis dad
- 那几个爸爸nà jǐ gè bà bathose few dads
Dad is 爸爸 (bà ba), an HSK 1 word.
同一量词Other nouns with 个
Common questions
What is the measure word for dad in Chinese?
The measure word for dad in Chinese is 个 (gè): 一个爸爸 (yí gè bà ba) means "one dad". 位 is also listed in dictionaries.
Can I use 个 for 爸爸?
Yes, 个 is the standard measure word for 爸爸.