Measure Words
Measure words are counters used between numbers or words like this/that and nouns, such as 一个苹果. Ordered by how common they are.
Classifiers In Context
Mandarin measure words, also called classifiers, appear between numbers or demonstratives and nouns. A common pattern is number plus measure word plus noun, as in 一个苹果.
- Search by measure word, pinyin, traditional form, or English meaning.
- Open example nouns in the dictionary for more pinyin and definition detail.
- Use common measure words as early anchors for beginner sentence reading.