量词
Measure word for “pen” in Chinese
The measure word for pen in Chinese is 支 (zhī): 一支笔 (yì zhī bǐ) means "one pen". 支 is the measure word for pens, songs and teams.
Dictionaries also list: 枝.
- 两支笔liǎng zhī bǐtwo pens
- 这支笔zhè zhī bǐthis pen
- 那几支笔nà jǐ zhī bǐthose few pens
Pen is 笔 (bǐ), an HSK 2 word.
同一量词Other nouns with 支
- song 歌
- cell phone 手机
- needle 针
- band 乐队
Common questions
What is the measure word for pen in Chinese?
The measure word for pen in Chinese is 支 (zhī): 一支笔 (yì zhī bǐ) means "one pen". 枝 is also listed in dictionaries.
Can I use 个 for 笔?
People will understand 一个笔, but 一支笔 is the correct form and what exams expect.