量词
Measure word for “hospital” in Chinese
The measure word for hospital in Chinese is 所 (suǒ): 一所医院 (yì suǒ yī yuàn) means "one hospital".
Dictionaries also list: 家、座.
- 两所医院liǎng suǒ yī yuàntwo hospitals
- 这所医院zhè suǒ yī yuànthis hospital
- 那几所医院nà jǐ suǒ yī yuànthose few hospitals
Hospital is 医院 (yī yuàn), an HSK 1 word.
Common questions
What is the measure word for hospital in Chinese?
The measure word for hospital in Chinese is 所 (suǒ): 一所医院 (yì suǒ yī yuàn) means "one hospital". 家, 座 are also listed in dictionaries.
Can I use 个 for 医院?
People will understand 一个医院, but 一所医院 is the correct form and what exams expect.