量词
Measure word for “umbrella” in Chinese
The measure word for umbrella in Chinese is 把 (bǎ): 一把伞 (yì bǎ sǎn) means "one umbrella". 把 is the measure word for things with a handle, and chairs.
- 两把伞liǎng bǎ sǎntwo umbrellas
- 这把伞zhè bǎ sǎnthis umbrella
- 那几把伞nà jǐ bǎ sǎnthose few umbrellas
Umbrella is 伞 (sǎn), an HSK 3 word.
同一量词Other nouns with 把
- knife 刀
- key 钥匙
- chair 椅子
- strength 力气
- banana 香蕉
- chopsticks 筷子
- sand 沙子
- toothbrush 牙刷
Common questions
What is the measure word for umbrella in Chinese?
The measure word for umbrella in Chinese is 把 (bǎ): 一把伞 (yì bǎ sǎn) means "one umbrella".
Can I use 个 for 伞?
People will understand 一个伞, but 一把伞 is the correct form and what exams expect.