量词
Measure word for “older sister” in Chinese
The measure word for older sister in Chinese is 个 (gè): 一个姐姐 (yí gè jiě jie) means "one older sister". 个 is the measure word for people and most general things.
- 两个姐姐liǎng gè jiě jietwo older sisters
- 这个姐姐zhè ge jiě jiethis older sister
- 那几个姐姐nà jǐ gè jiě jiethose few older sisters
Older sister is 姐姐 (jiě jie), an HSK 1 word.
同一量词Other nouns with 个
Common questions
What is the measure word for older sister in Chinese?
The measure word for older sister in Chinese is 个 (gè): 一个姐姐 (yí gè jiě jie) means "one older sister".
Can I use 个 for 姐姐?
Yes, 个 is the standard measure word for 姐姐.