量词
Measure word for “stuff” in Chinese
The measure word for stuff in Chinese is 个 (gè): 一个东西 (yí gè dōng xi) means "one stuff". 个 is the measure word for people and most general things.
Dictionaries also list: 件.
- 两个东西liǎng gè dōng xitwo stuffs
- 这个东西zhè ge dōng xithis stuff
- 那几个东西nà jǐ gè dōng xithose few stuffs
Stuff is 东西 (dōng xi), an HSK 1 word.
同一量词Other nouns with 个
Common questions
What is the measure word for stuff in Chinese?
The measure word for stuff in Chinese is 个 (gè): 一个东西 (yí gè dōng xi) means "one stuff". 件 is also listed in dictionaries.
Can I use 个 for 东西?
Yes, 个 is the standard measure word for 东西.