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Measure word for “egg” in Chinese
The measure word for egg in Chinese is 个 (gè): 一个蛋 (yí gè dàn) means "one egg". 个 is the measure word for people and most general things.
Dictionaries also list: 打.
- 两个蛋liǎng gè dàntwo eggs
- 这个蛋zhè ge dànthis egg
- 那几个蛋nà jǐ gè dànthose few eggs
Egg is 蛋 (dàn), an HSK 2 word.
同一量词Other nouns with 个
Common questions
What is the measure word for egg in Chinese?
The measure word for egg in Chinese is 个 (gè): 一个蛋 (yí gè dàn) means "one egg". 打 is also listed in dictionaries.
Can I use 个 for 蛋?
Yes, 个 is the standard measure word for 蛋.