量词
Measure word for “subject” in Chinese
The measure word for subject in Chinese is 门 (mén): 一门课 (yì mén kè) means "one subject".
Dictionaries also list: 堂、节.
- 两门课liǎng mén kètwo subjects
- 这门课zhè mén kèthis subject
- 那几门课nà jǐ mén kèthose few subjects
Subject is 课 (kè), an HSK 1 word.
Common questions
What is the measure word for subject in Chinese?
The measure word for subject in Chinese is 门 (mén): 一门课 (yì mén kè) means "one subject". 堂, 节 are also listed in dictionaries.
Can I use 个 for 课?
People will understand 一个课, but 一门课 is the correct form and what exams expect.