量词
Measure word for “smoke” in Chinese
The measure word for smoke in Chinese is 根 (gēn): 一根烟 (yì gēn yān) means "one smoke".
Dictionaries also list: 缕.
- 两根烟liǎng gēn yāntwo smokes
- 这根烟zhè gēn yānthis smoke
- 那几根烟nà jǐ gēn yānthose few smokes
Smoke is 烟 (yān), an HSK 3 word.
Common questions
What is the measure word for smoke in Chinese?
The measure word for smoke in Chinese is 根 (gēn): 一根烟 (yì gēn yān) means "one smoke". 缕 is also listed in dictionaries.
Can I use 个 for 烟?
People will understand 一个烟, but 一根烟 is the correct form and what exams expect.