量词
Measure word for “eye” in Chinese
The measure word for eye in Chinese is 只 (zhī): 一只眼 (yì zhī yǎn) means "one eye". 只 is the measure word for most animals, and one of a pair.
Dictionaries also list: 双.
- 两只眼liǎng zhī yǎntwo eyes
- 这只眼zhè zhī yǎnthis eye
- 那几只眼nà jǐ zhī yǎnthose few eyes
Eye is 眼 (yǎn), an HSK 2 word.
同一量词Other nouns with 只
Common questions
What is the measure word for eye in Chinese?
The measure word for eye in Chinese is 只 (zhī): 一只眼 (yì zhī yǎn) means "one eye". 双 is also listed in dictionaries.
Can I use 个 for 眼?
People will understand 一个眼, but 一只眼 is the correct form and what exams expect.