量词
Measure word for “lead” in Chinese
The measure word for lead in Chinese is 位 (wèi): 一位领导 (yí wèi lǐng dǎo) means "one lead". 位 is the measure word for people, politely.
Dictionaries also list: 个.
- 两位领导liǎng wèi lǐng dǎotwo leads
- 这位领导zhè wèi lǐng dǎothis lead
- 那几位领导nà jǐ wèi lǐng dǎothose few leads
Lead is 领导 (lǐng dǎo), an HSK 3 word.
同一量词Other nouns with 位
- person 人
- friend 朋友
- mama 妈妈
- teacher 先生
- representative 代表
- doctor 医生
- dad 爸爸
- president 总统
- young lady 小姐
- professor 教授
- performer 演员
- older brother 哥哥
- fellow student 同学
- manager 经理
- instructor 教练
Common questions
What is the measure word for lead in Chinese?
The measure word for lead in Chinese is 位 (wèi): 一位领导 (yí wèi lǐng dǎo) means "one lead". 个 is also listed in dictionaries.
Can I use 个 for 领导?
People will understand 一个领导, but 一位领导 is the correct form and what exams expect.