HSK 1 · VERSION 2.0#46
Measure Words in Quantity Questions
量词问句
How it works
When asking about quantity, Chinese usually uses a measure word.
The pattern
Number word / question word + Measure Word + Noun
Example sentences
你有几本书？
How many books do you have?
你买了几个苹果？
How many apples did you buy?
桌子上有几杯茶？
How many cups of tea are on the table?
Usage note
Chinese nouns often need a measure word when counted.