量词
Measure word for “life” in Chinese
The measure word for life in Chinese is 个 (gè): 一个生命 (yí gè shēng mìng) means "one life". 个 is the measure word for people and most general things.
Dictionaries also list: 条.
- 两个生命liǎng gè shēng mìngtwo lifes
- 这个生命zhè ge shēng mìngthis life
- 那几个生命nà jǐ gè shēng mìngthose few lifes
Life is 生命 (shēng mìng), an HSK 3 word.
同一量词Other nouns with 个
Common questions
What is the measure word for life in Chinese?
The measure word for life in Chinese is 个 (gè): 一个生命 (yí gè shēng mìng) means "one life". 条 is also listed in dictionaries.
Can I use 个 for 生命?
Yes, 个 is the standard measure word for 生命.