量词
Measure word for “elderly lady” in Chinese
The measure word for elderly lady in Chinese is 位 (wèi): 一位老太太 (yí wèi lǎo tài tài) means "one elderly lady". 位 is the measure word for people, politely.
- 两位老太太liǎng wèi lǎo tài tàitwo elderly ladys
- 这位老太太zhè wèi lǎo tài tàithis elderly lady
- 那几位老太太nà jǐ wèi lǎo tài tàithose few elderly ladys
Elderly lady is 老太太 (lǎo tài tai), an HSK 3 word.
同一量词Other nouns with 位
- person 人
- friend 朋友
- mama 妈妈
- teacher 先生
- representative 代表
- doctor 医生
- dad 爸爸
- president 总统
- lead 领导
- young lady 小姐
- professor 教授
- performer 演员
- older brother 哥哥
- fellow student 同学
- manager 经理
- instructor 教练
Common questions
What is the measure word for elderly lady in Chinese?
The measure word for elderly lady in Chinese is 位 (wèi): 一位老太太 (yí wèi lǎo tài tài) means "one elderly lady".
Can I use 个 for 老太太?
People will understand 一个老太太, but 一位老太太 is the correct form and what exams expect.