量词
Measure word for “hog” in Chinese
The measure word for hog in Chinese is 口 (kǒu): 一口猪 (yì kǒu zhū) means "one hog".
Dictionaries also list: 头.
- 两口猪liǎng kǒu zhūtwo hogs
- 这口猪zhè kǒu zhūthis hog
- 那几口猪nà jǐ kǒu zhūthose few hogs
Hog is 猪 (zhū), an HSK 3 word.
Common questions
What is the measure word for hog in Chinese?
The measure word for hog in Chinese is 口 (kǒu): 一口猪 (yì kǒu zhū) means "one hog". 头 is also listed in dictionaries.
Can I use 个 for 猪?
People will understand 一个猪, but 一口猪 is the correct form and what exams expect.