量词
Measure word for “tomato” in Chinese
The measure word for tomato in Chinese is 只 (zhī): 一只西红柿 (yì zhī xī hóng shì) means "one tomato". 只 is the measure word for most animals, and one of a pair.
- 两只西红柿liǎng zhī xī hóng shìtwo tomatos
- 这只西红柿zhè zhī xī hóng shìthis tomato
- 那几只西红柿nà jǐ zhī xī hóng shìthose few tomatos
Tomato is 西红柿 (xī hóng shì), an HSK 4 word.
同一量词Other nouns with 只
Common questions
What is the measure word for tomato in Chinese?
The measure word for tomato in Chinese is 只 (zhī): 一只西红柿 (yì zhī xī hóng shì) means "one tomato".
Can I use 个 for 西红柿?
People will understand 一个西红柿, but 一只西红柿 is the correct form and what exams expect.