量词
Measure word for “toothpaste” in Chinese
The measure word for toothpaste in Chinese is 管 (guǎn): 一管牙膏 (yì guǎn yá gāo) means "one toothpaste".
- 两管牙膏liǎng guǎn yá gāotwo toothpastes
- 这管牙膏zhè guǎn yá gāothis toothpaste
- 那几管牙膏nà jǐ guǎn yá gāothose few toothpastes
Toothpaste is 牙膏 (yá gāo), an HSK 4 word.
Common questions
What is the measure word for toothpaste in Chinese?
The measure word for toothpaste in Chinese is 管 (guǎn): 一管牙膏 (yì guǎn yá gāo) means "one toothpaste".
Can I use 个 for 牙膏?
People will understand 一个牙膏, but 一管牙膏 is the correct form and what exams expect.