量词
Measure word for “perspiration” in Chinese
The measure word for perspiration in Chinese is 滴 (dī): 一滴汗 (yì dī hàn) means "one perspiration".
Dictionaries also list: 头、身.
- 两滴汗liǎng dī hàntwo perspirations
- 这滴汗zhè dī hànthis perspiration
- 那几滴汗nà jǐ dī hànthose few perspirations
Perspiration is 汗 (hàn), an HSK 4 word.
Common questions
What is the measure word for perspiration in Chinese?
The measure word for perspiration in Chinese is 滴 (dī): 一滴汗 (yì dī hàn) means "one perspiration". 头, 身 are also listed in dictionaries.
Can I use 个 for 汗?
People will understand 一个汗, but 一滴汗 is the correct form and what exams expect.