Chinese Measure Words for Counting

The video tutorial by Liyun introduces the concept of measure words in Chinese, explaining their significance and usage. It covers a variety of measure words, including those for people, animals, objects, plants, books, pairs, quantities, vehicles, institutions, food, and frequency. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of using the correct measure word to convey respect and specificity, and provides examples for each category. Liyun also highlights the versatility of certain measure words and offers tips for learners to improve their understanding and usage of these essential components of the Chinese language.

Which measure word is most commonly used in Chinese for people and objects when no specific measure word is known?

• 只

• 个

• 位

• 名

What is the measure word '位' used for in Chinese?

• Plants

• People

• Objects

• Animals

Which measure word is typically used for animals like cats and dogs?

• 条

• 匹

• 只

• 头

For which animal is the measure word '匹' specifically used?

• Cat

• Horse

• Dog

• Elephant

Which measure word would you use for a long, thin object like a rope?

• 张

• 片

• 块

• 根

What measure word is used for a pair of shoes?

• 双

• 辆

• 把

• 份

Which measure word is used for vehicles like cars and bicycles?

• 部

• 台

• 家

• 辆

What measure word is used for a portion of food when ordering at a restaurant?

• 份

• 次

• 种

• 群

Which measure word is used to count the number of times an event occurs?

• 种

• 次

• 群

• 首

What measure word is used for a group of people or animals?

• 台

• 部

• 首

• 群