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Measure word for “sheep” in Chinese
The measure word for sheep in Chinese is 头 (tóu): 一头羊 (yì tóu yáng) means "one sheep".
Dictionaries also list: 只.
- 两头羊liǎng tóu yángtwo sheeps
- 这头羊zhè tóu yángthis sheep
- 那几头羊nà jǐ tóu yángthose few sheeps
Sheep is 羊 (yáng), an HSK 3 word.
Common questions
What is the measure word for sheep in Chinese?
The measure word for sheep in Chinese is 头 (tóu): 一头羊 (yì tóu yáng) means "one sheep". 只 is also listed in dictionaries.
Can I use 个 for 羊?
People will understand 一个羊, but 一头羊 is the correct form and what exams expect.