量词
Measure word for “train” in Chinese
The measure word for train in Chinese is 列 (liè): 一列火车 (yí liè huǒ chē) means "one train".
Dictionaries also list: 节、班、趟.
- 两列火车liǎng liè huǒ chētwo trains
- 这列火车zhè liè huǒ chēthis train
- 那几列火车nà jǐ liè huǒ chēthose few trains
Train is 火车 (huǒ chē), an HSK 1 word.
Common questions
What is the measure word for train in Chinese?
The measure word for train in Chinese is 列 (liè): 一列火车 (yí liè huǒ chē) means "one train". 节, 班, 趟 are also listed in dictionaries.
Can I use 个 for 火车?
People will understand 一个火车, but 一列火车 is the correct form and what exams expect.