量词
Measure word for “grandma” in Chinese
The measure word for grandma in Chinese is 位 (wèi): 一位奶奶 (yí wèi nǎi nai) means "one grandma". 位 is the measure word for people, politely.
- 两位奶奶liǎng wèi nǎi naitwo grandmas
- 这位奶奶zhè wèi nǎi naithis grandma
- 那几位奶奶nà jǐ wèi nǎi naithose few grandmas
Grandma is 奶奶 (nǎi nai), an HSK 1 word.
同一量词Other nouns with 位
- person 人
- friend 朋友
- mama 妈妈
- teacher 先生
- representative 代表
- doctor 医生
- dad 爸爸
- president 总统
- lead 领导
- young lady 小姐
- professor 教授
- performer 演员
- older brother 哥哥
- fellow student 同学
- manager 经理
- instructor 教练
Common questions
What is the measure word for grandma in Chinese?
The measure word for grandma in Chinese is 位 (wèi): 一位奶奶 (yí wèi nǎi nai) means "one grandma".
Can I use 个 for 奶奶?
People will understand 一个奶奶, but 一位奶奶 is the correct form and what exams expect.