量词
Measure word for “tears” in Chinese
The measure word for tears in Chinese is 滴 (dī): 一滴眼泪 (yì dī yǎn lèi) means "one tears".
- 两滴眼泪liǎng dī yǎn lèitwo tears
- 这滴眼泪zhè dī yǎn lèithis tears
- 那几滴眼泪nà jǐ dī yǎn lèithose few tears
Tears is 眼泪 (yǎn lèi), an HSK 4 word.
Common questions
What is the measure word for tears in Chinese?
The measure word for tears in Chinese is 滴 (dī): 一滴眼泪 (yì dī yǎn lèi) means "one tears".
Can I use 个 for 眼泪?
People will understand 一个眼泪, but 一滴眼泪 is the correct form and what exams expect.