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+<div class="pg_page_title">Chinese Measure Words</div>
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+你好 Chinese Learners! 😃
-In Chinese, in order to specify a certain number of something, you combine a number with a '''measure word''' or '''classifier''', followed by the noun.
+➡ You will find below a comprehensive list of Chinese measure words.
-You need to know the right measure word when asking a "how much/many?" question using "jǐ 几".
+In Chinese, in order to specify a certain number of something, you combine a number with a '''measure word''' (also named classifier, specifier), followed by the noun.
+You need to know the right measure word when asking a "how much/many?" question using "jǐ 几".
+By learning these measure words, you will be able to express quantities and amounts more accurately and effectively in Chinese. You will find a comprehensive list of measure words, along with examples of their use in context, to help you understand and use them correctly.
+A Chinese version of [[wikipedia:For_Want_of_a_Nail|For Want of a Nail]] (from ''简单的逻辑学 Being Logical: A Guide to Good Thinking'', author: D.Q. McInerny, translator: 赵明燕, press: 中国人民大学出版社 China Renmin University Press, ISBN: 978-7-300-08853-2, page: 48) is:
+* 失了一'''颗'''铁钉，丢了一'''只'''马蹄铁；
+* 丢了一'''只'''马蹄铁，折了一'''匹'''战马；
+* 折了一'''匹'''战马，损了一'''位'''国王；
+* 损了一'''位'''国王，输了一'''场'''战争；
+* 输了一'''场'''战争，亡了一'''个'''帝国。
+==Comprehensive List of Chinese Measure Words==
 Below is a comprehensive list of Chinese measure words and how to use them.
+* ''Italic'' means uncommon.
 {| class="wikitable"
-|+Italic means uncommon.
+!Character
-!|Character
+!Pinyin
- !|Pinyin
+!Usage or meaning
- !|Usage or meaning
 !Example
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 |一座山 a mountain
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+==Tips to remember them==
+Remembering measure words in Chinese can be challenging, but here are some tips that may help:
+* Grouping: Categorize Measure Words by Topic
+One effective way to remember measure words in Chinese is to group them by topic or category, such as animals, people, food, etc. This can help you remember which measure word to use for a particular noun.
+* Associating: Use Visual Images or Mnemonics
+Another helpful method for remembering measure words is to associate them with a visual image or mnemonic. For example, you might associate the measure word "个" (gè) with a picture of a person holding up one finger, to help you remember that it is used for counting individual items.
+* Practice: Use Measure Words in Context
+Consistent practice using measure words in context is key to remembering them. The more you use them, the more familiar they will become. Try using them in sentences, conversations, and other contexts to reinforce your understanding.
+* Listening: Listen to Chinese Speakers Using Measure Words
+Listening to Chinese speakers using measure words in conversation or in media can help you develop a natural sense of which measure word to use in different situations. Watch Chinese TV shows or movies, listen to Chinese music or podcasts, or practice conversation with native speakers.
+* Resources: Use Study Materials to Learn and Review Measure Words
+There are many resources available to help you learn and review measure words in Chinese, including textbooks, online courses, flashcards, and other study materials. Consistent review and practice with these resources can help you remember the measure words over time.
+== Quiz ==
+Here are the questions and answers to help you practice and remember Chinese measure words:
+=== Questions: ===
+What measure word would you use for:
+# "a bottle of beer"?
+# "a slice of bread"?
+# "a box of tissues"?
+# "a cup of coffee"?
+# "a chair"?
+# "a car"?
+# "a bag of chips"?
+# "a pair of gloves"?
+# "a bottle of wine"?
+# "a bunch of flowers"?
+# "a box of chocolates"?
+# "a plate of dumplings"?
+# "a pair of glasses"?
+# "a box of crayons"?
+# "a sheet of paper"?
+# "a piece of cake"?
+# "a roll of toilet paper"?
+# "a box of crayons"?
+# "a bag of apples"?
+# "a piece of clothing"?
+# "a piece of furniture"?
+# "a slice of cheese"?
+# "a cup of tea"?
+# "a pair of socks"?
+# "a tube of toothpaste"?
+# "a set of utensils"?
+# "a box of matches"?
+# "a bottle of shampoo"?
+# "a loaf of bread"?
+# "a carton of eggs"?
+=== Answers: ===
+# 瓶 (píng)
+# 片 (piàn)
+# 盒 (hé)
+# 杯 (bēi)
+# 把 (bǎ)
+# 辆 (liàng)
+# 袋 (dài)
+# 双 (shuāng)
+# 瓶 (píng)
+# 朵 (duǒ)
+# 盒 (hé)
+# 盘 (pán)
+# 副 (fù)
+# 盒 (hé)
+# 张 (zhāng)
+# 块 (kuài)
+# 卷 (juǎn)
+# 盒 (hé)
+# 袋 (dài)
+# 件 (jiàn)
+# 件 (jiàn)
+# 片 (piàn)
+# 杯 (bēi)
+# 双 (shuāng)
+# 支 (zhī)
+# 套 (tào)
+# 盒 (hé)
+# 瓶 (píng)
+# 条 (tiáo)
+# 盒 (hé
 ==Author==
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 [[Category: Chinese-Mandarin/Intermediate]]
 [[Category: Chinese-Mandarin/Advanced]]
+==Other Lessons==
+* [[Language/Mandarin-chinese/Vocabulary/界-jiè-boundary;-circles|界 jiè boundary; circles]]
+* [[Language/Mandarin-chinese/Vocabulary/考-kăo-test,-take-a-test|考 kăo test, take a test]]
+* [[Language/Mandarin-chinese/Vocabulary/吧-ba|吧 ba]]
+* [[Language/Mandarin-chinese/Vocabulary/Introducing-Each-Other-(Business-vocabulary)|Introducing Each Other (Business vocabulary)]]
+* [[Language/Mandarin-chinese/Vocabulary/味-wèi-taste;-smell;-flavour|味 wèi taste; smell; flavour]]
+* [[Language/Mandarin-chinese/Vocabulary/孩-hái-child|孩 hái child]]
+* [[Language/Mandarin-chinese/Vocabulary/妈(媽)-mā-mom|妈(媽) mā mom]]
+* [[Language/Mandarin-chinese/Vocabulary/掉-diào-fall,-drop;-lose|掉 diào fall, drop; lose]]
+* [[Language/Mandarin-chinese/Vocabulary/214-Radicals|214 Radicals]]
+* [[Language/Mandarin-chinese/Vocabulary/预(預)-yù-prepare;-in-advance|预(預) yù prepare; in advance]]
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