量词
Measure word for “foot” in Chinese
The measure word for foot in Chinese is 双 (shuāng): 一双脚 (yì shuāng jiǎo) means "one foot". 双 is the measure word for pairs.
Dictionaries also list: 只.
- 两双脚liǎng shuāng jiǎotwo foots
- 这双脚zhè shuāng jiǎothis foot
- 那几双脚nà jǐ shuāng jiǎothose few foots
Foot is 脚 (jiǎo), an HSK 2 word.
同一量词Other nouns with 双
Common questions
What is the measure word for foot in Chinese?
The measure word for foot in Chinese is 双 (shuāng): 一双脚 (yì shuāng jiǎo) means "one foot". 只 is also listed in dictionaries.
Can I use 个 for 脚?
People will understand 一个脚, but 一双脚 is the correct form and what exams expect.