量词
Measure word for “newspaper” in Chinese
The measure word for newspaper in Chinese is 份 (fèn): 一份报纸 (yí fèn bào zhǐ) means "one newspaper".
Dictionaries also list: 期、张.
- 两份报纸liǎng fèn bào zhǐtwo newspapers
- 这份报纸zhè fèn bào zhǐthis newspaper
- 那几份报纸nà jǐ fèn bào zhǐthose few newspapers
Newspaper is 报纸 (bào zhǐ), an HSK 2 word.
Common questions
What is the measure word for newspaper in Chinese?
The measure word for newspaper in Chinese is 份 (fèn): 一份报纸 (yí fèn bào zhǐ) means "one newspaper". 期, 张 are also listed in dictionaries.
Can I use 个 for 报纸?
People will understand 一个报纸, but 一份报纸 is the correct form and what exams expect.