量词
Measure word for “library” in Chinese
The measure word for library in Chinese is 家 (jiā): 一家图书馆 (yì jiā tú shū guǎn) means "one library". 家 is the measure word for businesses and families.
Dictionaries also list: 个.
- 两家图书馆liǎng jiā tú shū guǎntwo librarys
- 这家图书馆zhè jiā tú shū guǎnthis library
- 那几家图书馆nà jǐ jiā tú shū guǎnthose few librarys
Library is 图书馆 (tú shū guǎn), an HSK 1 word.
同一量词Other nouns with 家
- company 公司
- hospital 医院
- inn 店
- bank 银行
- enterprise 企业
- airport 机场
- factory 工厂
- bar 酒吧
- restaurant 饭店
- shopping mall 商场
- supermarket 超市
- guesthouse 宾馆
- broadcasting station 电台
- bookstore 书店
- cinema 电影院
Common questions
What is the measure word for library in Chinese?
The measure word for library in Chinese is 家 (jiā): 一家图书馆 (yì jiā tú shū guǎn) means "one library". 个 is also listed in dictionaries.
Can I use 个 for 图书馆?
People will understand 一个图书馆, but 一家图书馆 is the correct form and what exams expect.