量词
Measure word for “waiter” in Chinese
The measure word for waiter in Chinese is 个 (gè): 一个服务员 (yí gè fú wù yuán) means "one waiter". 个 is the measure word for people and most general things.
Dictionaries also list: 位.
- 两个服务员liǎng gè fú wù yuántwo waiters
- 这个服务员zhè ge fú wù yuánthis waiter
- 那几个服务员nà jǐ gè fú wù yuánthose few waiters
Waiter is 服务员 (fú wù yuán), an HSK 2 word.
同一量词Other nouns with 个
Common questions
What is the measure word for waiter in Chinese?
The measure word for waiter in Chinese is 个 (gè): 一个服务员 (yí gè fú wù yuán) means "one waiter". 位 is also listed in dictionaries.
Can I use 个 for 服务员?
Yes, 个 is the standard measure word for 服务员.