量词
Measure word for “mahjong tile” in Chinese
The measure word for mahjong tile in Chinese is 片 (piàn): 一片牌 (yí piàn pái) means "one mahjong tile".
Dictionaries also list: 个、块.
- 两片牌liǎng piàn páitwo mahjong tiles
- 这片牌zhè piàn páithis mahjong tile
- 那几片牌nà jǐ piàn páithose few mahjong tiles
Mahjong tile is 牌 (pái), an HSK 4 word.
Common questions
What is the measure word for mahjong tile in Chinese?
The measure word for mahjong tile in Chinese is 片 (piàn): 一片牌 (yí piàn pái) means "one mahjong tile". 个, 块 are also listed in dictionaries.
Can I use 个 for 牌?
People will understand 一个牌, but 一片牌 is the correct form and what exams expect.