量词
Measure word for “lamp” in Chinese
The measure word for lamp in Chinese is 盏 (zhǎn): 一盏灯 (yì zhǎn dēng) means "one lamp".
- 两盏灯liǎng zhǎn dēngtwo lamps
- 这盏灯zhè zhǎn dēngthis lamp
- 那几盏灯nà jǐ zhǎn dēngthose few lamps
Lamp is 灯 (dēng), an HSK 2 word.
Common questions
What is the measure word for lamp in Chinese?
The measure word for lamp in Chinese is 盏 (zhǎn): 一盏灯 (yì zhǎn dēng) means "one lamp".
Can I use 个 for 灯?
People will understand 一个灯, but 一盏灯 is the correct form and what exams expect.