量词
Measure word for “friend” in Chinese
The measure word for friend in Chinese is 个 (gè): 一个朋友 (yí gè péng you) means "one friend". 个 is the measure word for people and most general things.
Dictionaries also list: 位.
- 两个朋友liǎng gè péng youtwo friends
- 这个朋友zhè ge péng youthis friend
- 那几个朋友nà jǐ gè péng youthose few friends
Friend is 朋友 (péng you), an HSK 1 word.
同一量词Other nouns with 个
Common questions
What is the measure word for friend in Chinese?
The measure word for friend in Chinese is 个 (gè): 一个朋友 (yí gè péng you) means "one friend". 位 is also listed in dictionaries.
Can I use 个 for 朋友?
Yes, 个 is the standard measure word for 朋友.