量词
Measure word for “dish” in Chinese
The measure word for dish in Chinese is 盘 (pán): 一盘菜 (yì pán cài) means "one dish".
Dictionaries also list: 道.
- 两盘菜liǎng pán càitwo dishs
- 这盘菜zhè pán càithis dish
- 那几盘菜nà jǐ pán càithose few dishs
Dish is 菜 (cài), an HSK 1 word.
Common questions
What is the measure word for dish in Chinese?
The measure word for dish in Chinese is 盘 (pán): 一盘菜 (yì pán cài) means "one dish". 道 is also listed in dictionaries.
Can I use 个 for 菜?
People will understand 一个菜, but 一盘菜 is the correct form and what exams expect.