量词
Measure word for “lightning” in Chinese
The measure word for lightning in Chinese is 道 (dào): 一道闪电 (yí dào shǎn diàn) means "one lightning".
- 两道闪电liǎng dào shǎn diàntwo lightnings
- 这道闪电zhè dào shǎn diànthis lightning
- 那几道闪电nà jǐ dào shǎn diànthose few lightnings
Lightning is 闪电 (shǎn diàn), an HSK 4 word.
Common questions
What is the measure word for lightning in Chinese?
The measure word for lightning in Chinese is 道 (dào): 一道闪电 (yí dào shǎn diàn) means "one lightning".
Can I use 个 for 闪电?
People will understand 一个闪电, but 一道闪电 is the correct form and what exams expect.