量词
Measure word for “dog” in Chinese
The measure word for dog in Chinese is 只 (zhī): 一只狗 (yì zhī gǒu) means "one dog". 只 is the measure word for most animals, and one of a pair.
Dictionaries also list: 条.
- 两只狗liǎng zhī gǒutwo dogs
- 这只狗zhè zhī gǒuthis dog
- 那几只狗nà jǐ zhī gǒuthose few dogs
Dog is 狗 (gǒu), an HSK 1 word.
同一量词Other nouns with 只
Common questions
What is the measure word for dog in Chinese?
The measure word for dog in Chinese is 只 (zhī): 一只狗 (yì zhī gǒu) means "one dog". 条 is also listed in dictionaries.
Can I use 个 for 狗?
People will understand 一个狗, but 一只狗 is the correct form and what exams expect.