量词
Measure word for “number” in Chinese
The measure word for number in Chinese is 个 (gè): 一个号码 (yí gè hào mǎ) means "one number". 个 is the measure word for people and most general things.
Dictionaries also list: 堆.
- 两个号码liǎng gè hào mǎtwo numbers
- 这个号码zhè ge hào mǎthis number
- 那几个号码nà jǐ gè hào mǎthose few numbers
Number is 号码 (hào mǎ), an HSK 4 word.
同一量词Other nouns with 个
Common questions
What is the measure word for number in Chinese?
The measure word for number in Chinese is 个 (gè): 一个号码 (yí gè hào mǎ) means "one number". 堆 is also listed in dictionaries.
Can I use 个 for 号码?
Yes, 个 is the standard measure word for 号码.