What does 量词 mean in Chinese?

量词 (liàng cí) means "classifier (in Chinese grammar); measure word" in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 量词?

量词 is pronounced "liàng cí" in Mandarin Chinese. It is made up of 2 syllables.

What HSK level is 量词?

量词 is not part of the HSK vocabulary lists. It may be a specialized or advanced word.

What characters make up 量词?

量词 is made up of the characters 量, 词. Each character has its own meaning and can appear in other words.

How do you write 量词?

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量词 (liàng cí), classifier (in Chinese grammar)

量词

liàng cí

classifier (in Chinese grammar); measure word

Traditional: 量詞

Characters in This Word

量词

Definitions

classifier (in Chinese grammar)
measure word

Example Sentences

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Related Words

度(dù)· to pass

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动量词(dòng liàng cí)· verbal classifier (in Chinese grammar)

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名量词(míng liàng cí)· nominal classifier (in Chinese grammar)

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名数(míng shù)· (grammar) number plus classifier

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Grammar Notes

Basic Measure Words (个, 本, 杯)HSK 1

Number / 这 / 那 + Measure Word + Noun

Advanced Measure Words (条, 张, 把, 双)HSK 3

Number + Measure Word + Noun

HSK & Exam Info

This word is not part of the HSK vocabulary lists.

Frequently Asked Questions

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