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Measure word for “income” in Chinese
The measure word for income in Chinese is 笔 (bǐ): 一笔收入 (yì bǐ shōu rù) means "one income".
Dictionaries also list: 个.
- 两笔收入liǎng bǐ shōu rùtwo incomes
- 这笔收入zhè bǐ shōu rùthis income
- 那几笔收入nà jǐ bǐ shōu rùthose few incomes
Income is 收入 (shōu rù), an HSK 2 word.
Common questions
What is the measure word for income in Chinese?
The measure word for income in Chinese is 笔 (bǐ): 一笔收入 (yì bǐ shōu rù) means "one income". 个 is also listed in dictionaries.
Can I use 个 for 收入?
People will understand 一个收入, but 一笔收入 is the correct form and what exams expect.