量词
Measure word for “letter” in Chinese
The measure word for letter in Chinese is 封 (fēng): 一封信 (yì fēng xìn) means "one letter". 封 is the measure word for letters and emails.
- 两封信liǎng fēng xìntwo letters
- 这封信zhè fēng xìnthis letter
- 那几封信nà jǐ fēng xìnthose few letters
Letter is 信 (xìn), an HSK 2 word.
同一量词Other nouns with 封
Common questions
What is the measure word for letter in Chinese?
The measure word for letter in Chinese is 封 (fēng): 一封信 (yì fēng xìn) means "one letter".
Can I use 个 for 信?
People will understand 一个信, but 一封信 is the correct form and what exams expect.