量词
Measure word for “towel” in Chinese
The measure word for towel in Chinese is 条 (tiáo): 一条毛巾 (yì tiáo máo jīn) means "one towel". 条 is the measure word for long, thin things.
- 两条毛巾liǎng tiáo máo jīntwo towels
- 这条毛巾zhè tiáo máo jīnthis towel
- 那几条毛巾nà jǐ tiáo máo jīnthose few towels
Towel is 毛巾 (máo jīn), an HSK 4 word.
同一量词Other nouns with 条
Common questions
What is the measure word for towel in Chinese?
The measure word for towel in Chinese is 条 (tiáo): 一条毛巾 (yì tiáo máo jīn) means "one towel".
Can I use 个 for 毛巾?
People will understand 一个毛巾, but 一条毛巾 is the correct form and what exams expect.