量词
Measure word for “rain” in Chinese
The measure word for rain in Chinese is 阵 (zhèn): 一阵雨 (yí zhèn yǔ) means "one rain".
Dictionaries also list: 场.
- 两阵雨liǎng zhèn yǔtwo rains
- 这阵雨zhè zhèn yǔthis rain
- 那几阵雨nà jǐ zhèn yǔthose few rains
Rain is 雨 (yǔ), an HSK 1 word.
Common questions
What is the measure word for rain in Chinese?
The measure word for rain in Chinese is 阵 (zhèn): 一阵雨 (yí zhèn yǔ) means "one rain". 场 is also listed in dictionaries.
Can I use 个 for 雨?
People will understand 一个雨, but 一阵雨 is the correct form and what exams expect.