量词
Measure word for “dragon” in Chinese
The measure word for dragon in Chinese is 条 (tiáo): 一条龙 (yì tiáo lóng) means "one dragon". 条 is the measure word for long, thin things.
- 两条龙liǎng tiáo lóngtwo dragons
- 这条龙zhè tiáo lóngthis dragon
- 那几条龙nà jǐ tiáo lóngthose few dragons
Dragon is 龙 (lóng), an HSK 3 word.
同一量词Other nouns with 条
Common questions
What is the measure word for dragon in Chinese?
The measure word for dragon in Chinese is 条 (tiáo): 一条龙 (yì tiáo lóng) means "one dragon".
Can I use 个 for 龙?
People will understand 一个龙, but 一条龙 is the correct form and what exams expect.