量词
Measure word for “foodstuff” in Chinese
The measure word for foodstuff in Chinese is 种 (zhǒng): 一种食品 (yì zhǒng shí pǐn) means "one foodstuff".
- 两种食品liǎng zhǒng shí pǐntwo foodstuffs
- 这种食品zhè zhǒng shí pǐnthis foodstuff
- 那几种食品nà jǐ zhǒng shí pǐnthose few foodstuffs
Foodstuff is 食品 (shí pǐn), an HSK 3 word.
Common questions
What is the measure word for foodstuff in Chinese?
The measure word for foodstuff in Chinese is 种 (zhǒng): 一种食品 (yì zhǒng shí pǐn) means "one foodstuff".
Can I use 个 for 食品?
People will understand 一个食品, but 一种食品 is the correct form and what exams expect.