量词
Measure word for “mama” in Chinese
The measure word for mama in Chinese is 个 (gè): 一个妈妈 (yí gè mā ma) means "one mama". 个 is the measure word for people and most general things.
Dictionaries also list: 位.
- 两个妈妈liǎng gè mā matwo mamas
- 这个妈妈zhè ge mā mathis mama
- 那几个妈妈nà jǐ gè mā mathose few mamas
Mama is 妈妈 (mā ma), an HSK 1 word.
同一量词Other nouns with 个
Common questions
What is the measure word for mama in Chinese?
The measure word for mama in Chinese is 个 (gè): 一个妈妈 (yí gè mā ma) means "one mama". 位 is also listed in dictionaries.
Can I use 个 for 妈妈?
Yes, 个 is the standard measure word for 妈妈.