What are Measure Words?? (Classifiers) \\ Chinese Grammar

How do you talk about quantity in Chinese? Like "3 apples" or "10 chopsticks"? In Chinese, we use something called measure words, or classifiers. Learn all about these words in this video!
TIMESTAMPS:
0:39 ~ What are classifiers?
1:13 ~ Basic grammar pattern
3:36 ~ Drop the # for "one" of something
5:14 ~ 二 vs 两 (how to say "2" of something)
5:51 ~ How to look up classifiers (dict. demo)
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[@samueltong8061]

You are infinitely better than my teacher, I love these videos!

[@ABChinese]

I don't think I can replace a real teacher, but thanks!

[@12degreesnowman11]

I have been enlightened, now I can understand spoken Chinese better knowing what classifiers are. It gives a deeper understanding

[@WaltRBuck]

I'm not learning Chinese, but I knew that the language had many classifiers, and I needed to understand the concept better. I appreciate this video, because your in-depth explanation of Chinese classifiers allowed the concept to finally stick for me. Very good explanations!

[@dottieshields5918]

Very helpful! Thanks.

[@johentes6565]

This was so helpful, well explained, thank you!!!

[@marialikia.127]

This was so helpful, thank you!!!

[@chloelyu2880]

You video is awesome! But I'd like to correct you a bit if you don't mind:) 9:07 一把筷子is actually a handful of chopsticks, and when you only have two chopsticks, you can't say 一把。一把筷子is usually used when many people are having a meal together, and you need like 5 pairs, so you say 可以递给我一把筷子吗？一把 is used when there is a relatively large quantity that fills your entire hand, example: 我抓了一把石子, meaning I grabbed a handful of rocks. If you grabbed just two rocks, technically you can still say 一把 if the rocks are big enough to fill your palm. But in the case of chopsticks, you probably need 6-8 in order to say 一把. Hope this helps!

[@valtim3215]

I wonder why I'd ever want to have a small talk about quantities of tables... :D Jokes aside, thanks a lot for your explanation!

[@MrGavintron]

One parallel in English is "head" as in "x heads of cattle", Chinese literally uses the same, as in "x头牛“.

[@adin4407]

Very well explained. Thanks! :-)

[@ABChinese]

Good to hear :)

[@user-fc3st4xb2r]

Thanks so much finally I got it 😊😊😊

[@ABChinese]

You're welcome 😃🎉

[@BAKAGIRL-ux7lh]

thanks bro😁

[@victorb83_Mudvayne]

What online dictionary have you used in this video? I've been eager to have one of my own.

[@db8980]

Great video, thanks. If a classifier is used for quantity (lke "two books"), does number + noun with no classifier mean "second book"? Is that what you mean by quantity vs sequence?

[@ABChinese]

So 两本书 means “2 books” (quantity). 第二本书 means “the second book” (sequence). 两 is 2 when counting quantity, 二 is 2 when counting a thing’s position in a sequence.

[@db8980]

Thank you!

[@lauramau2530]

Do you have to use them with “na” (that) and “zhe ” (this) as well?

[@ABChinese]

Uh no? Im not sure which context you’re asking about. But the #-classifier-noun structure is independent and can be used in a variety of situations

[@klaudia2141]

@@ABChinese 那个人，这个奴孩子 - we were taught we need to use a measure word if you're pointing out or speakin about someone/something specific

[@davidcho1452]

Good video. Your English is very good!

[@ABChinese]

Haha thanks, my English is better than my Chinese since I grew up in the US

[@carlosmendez4209]

那是哪个应用？

[@MrCurlz]

I'd like to see full pinyin sounds breakdown

[@ABChinese]

You know, I used to do that for my old videos, but then I realized that it dragged out too long and got repetitive real quick. If you need help with pronunciation, Grace Mandarin Chinese has some great videos on PinYin and pronunciation! kzbin.info/aero/PLwFUKjRMEUxw2IRsDA8GZGW1AZdgCoiAA

[@MrCurlz]

@@ABChinese I'll check it out, thanx :>

[@yyooogguurrrttt]

im learning chinese by myself and i am in pure and utter despair right now

[@pgrzh7970]

I prefer C cup than A cup :)

[@ferialsouhail]

you are gross!! 😒