量词
Measure word for “lunch” in Chinese
The measure word for lunch in Chinese is 份 (fèn): 一份午餐 (yí fèn wǔ cān) means "one lunch".
Dictionaries also list: 顿、次.
- 两份午餐liǎng fèn wǔ cāntwo lunchs
- 这份午餐zhè fèn wǔ cānthis lunch
- 那几份午餐nà jǐ fèn wǔ cānthose few lunchs
Lunch is 午餐 (wǔ cān), an HSK 2 word.
Common questions
What is the measure word for lunch in Chinese?
The measure word for lunch in Chinese is 份 (fèn): 一份午餐 (yí fèn wǔ cān) means "one lunch". 顿, 次 are also listed in dictionaries.
Can I use 个 for 午餐?
People will understand 一个午餐, but 一份午餐 is the correct form and what exams expect.