量词
Measure word for “purpose” in Chinese
The measure word for purpose in Chinese is 个 (gè): 一个目的 (yí gè mù dì) means "one purpose". 个 is the measure word for people and most general things.
- 两个目的liǎng gè mù dìtwo purposes
- 这个目的zhè ge mù dìthis purpose
- 那几个目的nà jǐ gè mù dìthose few purposes
Purpose is 目的 (mù dì), an HSK 2 word.
同一量词Other nouns with 个
Common questions
What is the measure word for purpose in Chinese?
The measure word for purpose in Chinese is 个 (gè): 一个目的 (yí gè mù dì) means "one purpose".
Can I use 个 for 目的?
Yes, 个 is the standard measure word for 目的.