量词
Measure word for “dumpling” in Chinese
The measure word for dumpling in Chinese is 个 (gè): 一个饺子 (yí gè jiǎo zǐ) means "one dumpling". 个 is the measure word for people and most general things.
Dictionaries also list: 只.
- 两个饺子liǎng gè jiǎo zǐtwo dumplings
- 这个饺子zhè ge jiǎo zǐthis dumpling
- 那几个饺子nà jǐ gè jiǎo zǐthose few dumplings
Dumpling is 饺子 (jiǎo zi), an HSK 2 word.
同一量词Other nouns with 个
Common questions
What is the measure word for dumpling in Chinese?
The measure word for dumpling in Chinese is 个 (gè): 一个饺子 (yí gè jiǎo zǐ) means "one dumpling". 只 is also listed in dictionaries.
Can I use 个 for 饺子?
Yes, 个 is the standard measure word for 饺子.