量词
Measure word for “fowl” in Chinese
The measure word for fowl in Chinese is 只 (zhī): 一只鸡 (yì zhī jī) means "one fowl". 只 is the measure word for most animals, and one of a pair.
- 两只鸡liǎng zhī jītwo fowls
- 这只鸡zhè zhī jīthis fowl
- 那几只鸡nà jǐ zhī jīthose few fowls
Fowl is 鸡 (jī), an HSK 2 word.
同一量词Other nouns with 只
Common questions
What is the measure word for fowl in Chinese?
The measure word for fowl in Chinese is 只 (zhī): 一只鸡 (yì zhī jī) means "one fowl".
Can I use 个 for 鸡?
People will understand 一个鸡, but 一只鸡 is the correct form and what exams expect.