量词
Measure word for “wife” in Chinese
The measure word for wife in Chinese is 个 (gè): 一个妻子 (yí gè qī zǐ) means "one wife". 个 is the measure word for people and most general things.
- 两个妻子liǎng gè qī zǐtwo wifes
- 这个妻子zhè ge qī zǐthis wife
- 那几个妻子nà jǐ gè qī zǐthose few wifes
Wife is 妻子 (qī zi), an HSK 2 word.
同一量词Other nouns with 个
Common questions
What is the measure word for wife in Chinese?
The measure word for wife in Chinese is 个 (gè): 一个妻子 (yí gè qī zǐ) means "one wife".
Can I use 个 for 妻子?
Yes, 个 is the standard measure word for 妻子.