量词
Measure word for “room” in Chinese
The measure word for room in Chinese is 间 (jiān): 一间房间 (yì jiān fáng jiān) means "one room".
Dictionaries also list: 个.
- 两间房间liǎng jiān fáng jiāntwo rooms
- 这间房间zhè jiān fáng jiānthis room
- 那几间房间nà jǐ jiān fáng jiānthose few rooms
Room is 房间 (fáng jiān), an HSK 1 word.
Common questions
What is the measure word for room in Chinese?
The measure word for room in Chinese is 间 (jiān): 一间房间 (yì jiān fáng jiān) means "one room". 个 is also listed in dictionaries.
Can I use 个 for 房间?
People will understand 一个房间, but 一间房间 is the correct form and what exams expect.