量词
Measure word for “material” in Chinese
The measure word for material in Chinese is 份 (fèn): 一份资料 (yí fèn zī liào) means "one material".
Dictionaries also list: 个.
- 两份资料liǎng fèn zī liàotwo materials
- 这份资料zhè fèn zī liàothis material
- 那几份资料nà jǐ fèn zī liàothose few materials
Material is 资料 (zī liào), an HSK 4 word.
Common questions
What is the measure word for material in Chinese?
The measure word for material in Chinese is 份 (fèn): 一份资料 (yí fèn zī liào) means "one material". 个 is also listed in dictionaries.
Can I use 个 for 资料?
People will understand 一个资料, but 一份资料 is the correct form and what exams expect.