Writing
条 (tiáo) — how to say "measure word for long objects" in Chinese
条
Measure word for long objects
noun measure word · noun
1. measure word for long objectsHSK 3.0 · level 2
noun measure word
2. strip; band; branch; itemHSK 3.0 · level 5
noun
How to use it
Goes between a number (or 这/那) and the noun; a number can't attach to a noun without it.
这条河很长。
zhè tiáo hé hěn cháng
This river is very long.
Radicals / Keys
木
Tree
#75 · mù · 4 strokes
Collocations
两条鱼
liǎng tiáo yú
two fish
一条路
yī tiáo lù
a road
这条河
zhè tiáo hé
this river
Examples
我需要一条新的数据线给手机充电。
I need a new data cable to charge my phone.
一条河
One river.
Mnemonic
[tiáo-] Tia the owl swoops down with her big eyes, searching for a long, wiggly worm 条 in the grass. She notices the worm's path marked by a [一] long line where it wriggled. 🐦 Now Tia is ready to enjoy her snack, perfectly measured for her appetite, just like the character 条!
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "measure word for long objects" in Chinese?
"measure word for long objects" in Chinese is 条 (tiáo).
条 meaning in English
条 (tiáo) means "Measure word for long objects".
How is 条 pronounced?
It is pronounced tiáo (written as tiao). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "measure word for long objects" in Chinese characters?
It is written 条 and has 7 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 条?
条 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.
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