量词
Measure word for “needle” in Chinese
The measure word for needle in Chinese is 根 (gēn): 一根针 (yì gēn zhēn) means "one needle".
Dictionaries also list: 支.
- 两根针liǎng gēn zhēntwo needles
- 这根针zhè gēn zhēnthis needle
- 那几根针nà jǐ gēn zhēnthose few needles
Needle is 针 (zhēn), an HSK 4 word.
Common questions
What is the measure word for needle in Chinese?
The measure word for needle in Chinese is 根 (gēn): 一根针 (yì gēn zhēn) means "one needle". 支 is also listed in dictionaries.
Can I use 个 for 针?
People will understand 一个针, but 一根针 is the correct form and what exams expect.