量词
Measure word for “word” in Chinese
The measure word for word in Chinese is 组 (zǔ): 一组词 (yì zǔ cí) means "one word".
Dictionaries also list: 个、首.
- 两组词liǎng zǔ cítwo words
- 这组词zhè zǔ cíthis word
- 那几组词nà jǐ zǔ cíthose few words
Word is 词 (cí), an HSK 2 word.
Common questions
What is the measure word for word in Chinese?
The measure word for word in Chinese is 组 (zǔ): 一组词 (yì zǔ cí) means "one word". 个, 首 are also listed in dictionaries.
Can I use 个 for 词?
People will understand 一个词, but 一组词 is the correct form and what exams expect.