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Measure word for “ear” in Chinese
The measure word for ear in Chinese is 只 (zhī): 一只耳朵 (yì zhī ěr duo) means "one ear". 只 is the measure word for most animals, and one of a pair.
Dictionaries also list: 个、对.
- 两只耳朵liǎng zhī ěr duotwo ears
- 这只耳朵zhè zhī ěr duothis ear
- 那几只耳朵nà jǐ zhī ěr duothose few ears
Ear is 耳朵 (ěr duo), an HSK 3 word.
同一量词Other nouns with 只
Common questions
What is the measure word for ear in Chinese?
The measure word for ear in Chinese is 只 (zhī): 一只耳朵 (yì zhī ěr duo) means "one ear". 个, 对 are also listed in dictionaries.
Can I use 个 for 耳朵?
People will understand 一个耳朵, but 一只耳朵 is the correct form and what exams expect.