量词
Measure word for “horse” in Chinese
The measure word for horse in Chinese is 匹 (pǐ): 一匹马 (yì pǐ mǎ) means "one horse".
- 两匹马liǎng pǐ mǎtwo horses
- 这匹马zhè pǐ mǎthis horse
- 那几匹马nà jǐ pǐ mǎthose few horses
Horse is 马 (mǎ), an HSK 3 word.
Common questions
What is the measure word for horse in Chinese?
The measure word for horse in Chinese is 匹 (pǐ): 一匹马 (yì pǐ mǎ) means "one horse".
Can I use 个 for 马?
People will understand 一个马, but 一匹马 is the correct form and what exams expect.