量词
Measure word for “light” in Chinese
The measure word for light in Chinese is 道 (dào): 一道光 (yí dào guāng) means "one light".
- 两道光liǎng dào guāngtwo lights
- 这道光zhè dào guāngthis light
- 那几道光nà jǐ dào guāngthose few lights
Light is 光 (guāng), an HSK 3 word.
Common questions
What is the measure word for light in Chinese?
The measure word for light in Chinese is 道 (dào): 一道光 (yí dào guāng) means "one light".
Can I use 个 for 光?
People will understand 一个光, but 一道光 is the correct form and what exams expect.