量词
Measure word for “foreign language” in Chinese
The measure word for foreign language in Chinese is 门 (mén): 一门外语 (yì mén wài yǔ) means "one foreign language".
- 两门外语liǎng mén wài yǔtwo foreign languages
- 这门外语zhè mén wài yǔthis foreign language
- 那几门外语nà jǐ mén wài yǔthose few foreign languages
Foreign language is 外语 (wài yǔ), an HSK 1 word.
Common questions
What is the measure word for foreign language in Chinese?
The measure word for foreign language in Chinese is 门 (mén): 一门外语 (yì mén wài yǔ) means "one foreign language".
Can I use 个 for 外语?
People will understand 一个外语, but 一门外语 is the correct form and what exams expect.