量词
Measure word for “mirror” in Chinese
The measure word for mirror in Chinese is 面 (miàn): 一面镜子 (yí miàn jìng zi) means "one mirror".
Dictionaries also list: 个.
- 两面镜子liǎng miàn jìng zitwo mirrors
- 这面镜子zhè miàn jìng zithis mirror
- 那几面镜子nà jǐ miàn jìng zithose few mirrors
Mirror is 镜子 (jìng zi), an HSK 4 word.
Common questions
What is the measure word for mirror in Chinese?
The measure word for mirror in Chinese is 面 (miàn): 一面镜子 (yí miàn jìng zi) means "one mirror". 个 is also listed in dictionaries.
Can I use 个 for 镜子?
People will understand 一个镜子, but 一面镜子 is the correct form and what exams expect.