量词
Measure word for “nose” in Chinese
The measure word for nose in Chinese is 个 (gè): 一个鼻子 (yí gè bí zi) means "one nose". 个 is the measure word for people and most general things.
Dictionaries also list: 只.
- 两个鼻子liǎng gè bí zitwo noses
- 这个鼻子zhè ge bí zithis nose
- 那几个鼻子nà jǐ gè bí zithose few noses
Nose is 鼻子 (bí zi), an HSK 3 word.
同一量词Other nouns with 个
Common questions
What is the measure word for nose in Chinese?
The measure word for nose in Chinese is 个 (gè): 一个鼻子 (yí gè bí zi) means "one nose". 只 is also listed in dictionaries.
Can I use 个 for 鼻子?
Yes, 个 is the standard measure word for 鼻子.