量词
Measure word for “shoe” in Chinese
The measure word for shoe in Chinese is 双 (shuāng): 一双鞋 (yì shuāng xié) means "one shoe". 双 is the measure word for pairs.
Dictionaries also list: 只.
- 两双鞋liǎng shuāng xiétwo shoes
- 这双鞋zhè shuāng xiéthis shoe
- 那几双鞋nà jǐ shuāng xiéthose few shoes
Shoe is 鞋 (xié), an HSK 2 word.
同一量词Other nouns with 双
Common questions
What is the measure word for shoe in Chinese?
The measure word for shoe in Chinese is 双 (shuāng): 一双鞋 (yì shuāng xié) means "one shoe". 只 is also listed in dictionaries.
Can I use 个 for 鞋?
People will understand 一个鞋, but 一双鞋 is the correct form and what exams expect.