量词
Measure word for “tiger” in Chinese
The measure word for tiger in Chinese is 只 (zhī): 一只老虎 (yì zhī lǎo hǔ) means "one tiger". 只 is the measure word for most animals, and one of a pair.
- 两只老虎liǎng zhī lǎo hǔtwo tigers
- 这只老虎zhè zhī lǎo hǔthis tiger
- 那几只老虎nà jǐ zhī lǎo hǔthose few tigers
Tiger is 老虎 (lǎo hǔ), an HSK 4 word.
同一量词Other nouns with 只
Common questions
What is the measure word for tiger in Chinese?
The measure word for tiger in Chinese is 只 (zhī): 一只老虎 (yì zhī lǎo hǔ) means "one tiger".
Can I use 个 for 老虎?
People will understand 一个老虎, but 一只老虎 is the correct form and what exams expect.