量词
Measure word for “war” in Chinese
The measure word for war in Chinese is 场 (chǎng): 一场战争 (yì chǎng zhàn zhēng) means "one war".
Dictionaries also list: 次.
- 两场战争liǎng chǎng zhàn zhēngtwo wars
- 这场战争zhè chǎng zhàn zhēngthis war
- 那几场战争nà jǐ chǎng zhàn zhēngthose few wars
War is 战争 (zhàn zhēng), an HSK 4 word.
Common questions
What is the measure word for war in Chinese?
The measure word for war in Chinese is 场 (chǎng): 一场战争 (yì chǎng zhàn zhēng) means "one war". 次 is also listed in dictionaries.
Can I use 个 for 战争?
People will understand 一个战争, but 一场战争 is the correct form and what exams expect.