条 (tiáo) — how to say "measure word for long objects" in Chinese

Measure word for long objects

Radicals / Keys

Tree

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Examples

我需要一新的数据线给手机充电。

I need a new data cable to charge my phone.

One river.

Mnemonic

Mnemonic for 条 (tiáo) — measure word for long objects

[tiao-] 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).

What does 条 mean in English?

条 (tiáo) means "Measure word for long objects".

How is 条 pronounced?

It is pronounced tiáo (written as tiao). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.

How do you write "measure word for long objects" in Chinese characters?

It is written 条.

What HSK level is 条?

条 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.

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