量词
Measure word for “glove” in Chinese
The measure word for glove in Chinese is 双 (shuāng): 一双手套 (yì shuāng shǒu tào) means "one glove". 双 is the measure word for pairs.
Dictionaries also list: 只.
- 两双手套liǎng shuāng shǒu tàotwo gloves
- 这双手套zhè shuāng shǒu tàothis glove
- 那几双手套nà jǐ shuāng shǒu tàothose few gloves
Glove is 手套 (shǒu tào), an HSK 4 word.
同一量词Other nouns with 双
Common questions
What is the measure word for glove in Chinese?
The measure word for glove in Chinese is 双 (shuāng): 一双手套 (yì shuāng shǒu tào) means "one glove". 只 is also listed in dictionaries.
Can I use 个 for 手套?
People will understand 一个手套, but 一双手套 is the correct form and what exams expect.