量词
Measure word for “food” in Chinese
The measure word for food in Chinese is 种 (zhǒng): 一种食物 (yì zhǒng shí wù) means "one food".
- 两种食物liǎng zhǒng shí wùtwo foods
- 这种食物zhè zhǒng shí wùthis food
- 那几种食物nà jǐ zhǒng shí wùthose few foods
Food is 食物 (shí wù), an HSK 2 word.
Common questions
What is the measure word for food in Chinese?
The measure word for food in Chinese is 种 (zhǒng): 一种食物 (yì zhǒng shí wù) means "one food".
Can I use 个 for 食物?
People will understand 一个食物, but 一种食物 is the correct form and what exams expect.