量词
Measure word for “lake” in Chinese
The measure word for lake in Chinese is 个 (gè): 一个湖 (yí gè hú) means "one lake". 个 is the measure word for people and most general things.
Dictionaries also list: 片.
- 两个湖liǎng gè hútwo lakes
- 这个湖zhè ge húthis lake
- 那几个湖nà jǐ gè húthose few lakes
Lake is 湖 (hú), an HSK 2 word.
同一量词Other nouns with 个
Common questions
What is the measure word for lake in Chinese?
The measure word for lake in Chinese is 个 (gè): 一个湖 (yí gè hú) means "one lake". 片 is also listed in dictionaries.
Can I use 个 for 湖?
Yes, 个 is the standard measure word for 湖.