量词
Measure word for “strength” in Chinese
The measure word for strength in Chinese is 把 (bǎ): 一把力气 (yì bǎ lì qi) means "one strength". 把 is the measure word for things with a handle, and chairs.
- 两把力气liǎng bǎ lì qitwo strengths
- 这把力气zhè bǎ lì qithis strength
- 那几把力气nà jǐ bǎ lì qithose few strengths
Strength is 力气 (lì qi), an HSK 4 word.
同一量词Other nouns with 把
- knife 刀
- key 钥匙
- chair 椅子
- banana 香蕉
- umbrella 伞
- chopsticks 筷子
- sand 沙子
- toothbrush 牙刷
Common questions
What is the measure word for strength in Chinese?
The measure word for strength in Chinese is 把 (bǎ): 一把力气 (yì bǎ lì qi) means "one strength".
Can I use 个 for 力气?
People will understand 一个力气, but 一把力气 is the correct form and what exams expect.