量词
Measure word for “thread” in Chinese
The measure word for thread in Chinese is 条 (tiáo): 一条线 (yì tiáo xiàn) means "one thread". 条 is the measure word for long, thin things.
Dictionaries also list: 股、根.
- 两条线liǎng tiáo xiàntwo threads
- 这条线zhè tiáo xiànthis thread
- 那几条线nà jǐ tiáo xiànthose few threads
Thread is 线 (xiàn), an HSK 3 word.
同一量词Other nouns with 条
Common questions
What is the measure word for thread in Chinese?
The measure word for thread in Chinese is 条 (tiáo): 一条线 (yì tiáo xiàn) means "one thread". 股, 根 are also listed in dictionaries.
Can I use 个 for 线?
People will understand 一个线, but 一条线 is the correct form and what exams expect.