量词
Measure word for “history” in Chinese
The measure word for history in Chinese is 门 (mén): 一门历史 (yì mén lì shǐ) means "one history".
Dictionaries also list: 段.
- 两门历史liǎng mén lì shǐtwo historys
- 这门历史zhè mén lì shǐthis history
- 那几门历史nà jǐ mén lì shǐthose few historys
History is 历史 (lì shǐ), an HSK 3 word.
Common questions
What is the measure word for history in Chinese?
The measure word for history in Chinese is 门 (mén): 一门历史 (yì mén lì shǐ) means "one history". 段 is also listed in dictionaries.
Can I use 个 for 历史?
People will understand 一个历史, but 一门历史 is the correct form and what exams expect.