量词
Measure word for “reason” in Chinese
The measure word for reason in Chinese is 个 (gè): 一个理由 (yí gè lǐ yóu) means "one reason". 个 is the measure word for people and most general things.
- 两个理由liǎng gè lǐ yóutwo reasons
- 这个理由zhè ge lǐ yóuthis reason
- 那几个理由nà jǐ gè lǐ yóuthose few reasons
Reason is 理由 (lǐ yóu), an HSK 3 word.
同一量词Other nouns with 个
Common questions
What is the measure word for reason in Chinese?
The measure word for reason in Chinese is 个 (gè): 一个理由 (yí gè lǐ yóu) means "one reason".
Can I use 个 for 理由?
Yes, 个 is the standard measure word for 理由.