量词
Measure word for “suitcase” in Chinese
The measure word for suitcase in Chinese is 只 (zhī): 一只箱子 (yì zhī xiāng zǐ) means "one suitcase". 只 is the measure word for most animals, and one of a pair.
Dictionaries also list: 个.
- 两只箱子liǎng zhī xiāng zǐtwo suitcases
- 这只箱子zhè zhī xiāng zǐthis suitcase
- 那几只箱子nà jǐ zhī xiāng zǐthose few suitcases
Suitcase is 箱子 (xiāng zi), an HSK 4 word.
同一量词Other nouns with 只
Common questions
What is the measure word for suitcase in Chinese?
The measure word for suitcase in Chinese is 只 (zhī): 一只箱子 (yì zhī xiāng zǐ) means "one suitcase". 个 is also listed in dictionaries.
Can I use 个 for 箱子?
People will understand 一个箱子, but 一只箱子 is the correct form and what exams expect.