量词
Measure word for “diary” in Chinese
The measure word for diary in Chinese is 则 (zé): 一则日记 (yì zé rì jì) means "one diary".
Dictionaries also list: 本、篇.
- 两则日记liǎng zé rì jìtwo diarys
- 这则日记zhè zé rì jìthis diary
- 那几则日记nà jǐ zé rì jìthose few diarys
Diary is 日记 (rì jì), an HSK 4 word.
Common questions
What is the measure word for diary in Chinese?
The measure word for diary in Chinese is 则 (zé): 一则日记 (yì zé rì jì) means "one diary". 本, 篇 are also listed in dictionaries.
Can I use 个 for 日记?
People will understand 一个日记, but 一则日记 is the correct form and what exams expect.