量词
Measure word for “dialect” in Chinese
The measure word for dialect in Chinese is 句 (jù): 一句话 (yí jù huà) means "one dialect".
Dictionaries also list: 种、席、口、番.
- 两句话liǎng jù huàtwo dialects
- 这句话zhè jù huàthis dialect
- 那几句话nà jǐ jù huàthose few dialects
Dialect is 话 (huà), an HSK 1 word.
Common questions
What is the measure word for dialect in Chinese?
The measure word for dialect in Chinese is 句 (jù): 一句话 (yí jù huà) means "one dialect". 种, 席, 口, 番 are also listed in dictionaries.
Can I use 个 for 话?
People will understand 一个话, but 一句话 is the correct form and what exams expect.