量词
Measure word for “machine” in Chinese
The measure word for machine in Chinese is 台 (tái): 一台机器 (yì tái jī qì) means "one machine". 台 is the measure word for machines and appliances.
Dictionaries also list: 部、个.
- 两台机器liǎng tái jī qìtwo machines
- 这台机器zhè tái jī qìthis machine
- 那几台机器nà jǐ tái jī qìthose few machines
Machine is 机器 (jī qì), an HSK 3 word.
同一量词Other nouns with 台
- television 电视
- computer 电脑
- program 节目
- calculator 计算机
- elevator 电梯
- icebox 冰箱
- air conditioning 空调
- television set 电视机
- radio 收音机
- washing machine 洗衣机
- camera 照相机
- stage play 话剧
Common questions
What is the measure word for machine in Chinese?
The measure word for machine in Chinese is 台 (tái): 一台机器 (yì tái jī qì) means "one machine". 部, 个 are also listed in dictionaries.
Can I use 个 for 机器?
People will understand 一个机器, but 一台机器 is the correct form and what exams expect.