Common Usage & Traps
- 一条 — one (for long things)
- 面条 — noodles
- 一条路 — a road
- 一条鱼 — a fish
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一个条一条条 is itself a measure word; you never put 个 in front of it.
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条面面条The word for noodles is 面条, not 条面.
条
Small branches or twigs of a tree; a long slender strip. A long narrow item; measure word for strips, articles, clauses, or pieces. A person (夂) moving through the long hanging branches of a tree (木).
When should I use 条 as a measure word?
Use 条 for long, thin, or winding things like roads, fish, and noodles.
条 is a measure word for objects that are long and thin, such as 一条路 (a road), 一条鱼 (a fish), and 一条河 (a river). It is also used for news items like 一条新闻 (a piece of news). Do not use 个 with these nouns.
| Dimension | Natural | Avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Long thin objects | 一条鱼 | 一个鱼 |
| Roads and rivers | 一条路 | 一个路 |
| Noodles | 面条 | 条面 |
What is the difference between 条 and 各?
条 (tiáo) means strip or measure word; 各 (gè) means each or every.
条 and 各 look somewhat similar but have different meanings and pronunciations. 条 is used for long things or as a measure word, while 各 means 'each' or 'every' and is used in phrases like 各人 (each person).
| Dimension | 条 | 各 |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | strip; measure word | each; every |
| Pronunciation | tiáo | gè |
| Example | 一条鱼 | 各人 |
Appears in Stories 3 stories
Follow Dazhong, a busy worker in China, as he finds warmth and kindness at a small noodle shop. Practice everyday words for food, weather, and expressing gratitude.
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老先生天天都给大中做热 面条 。
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面条 里有一个鸡蛋。
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大中吃好 面条 ，都对老先生说：“谢谢您， 面条 很好吃。”
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今天外边太冷了，我给你做热 面条 。”
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老先生给大中做好了热 面条 。
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今天， 面条 里有两个大鸡蛋。
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大中吃了热热的 面条 ，觉得今天晚上一点儿也不冷了。
Learn the fascinating story behind the Chinese idiom '东山再起' (Dongshan Zaiji), which means to make a comeback. Discover its historical roots and modern usage.
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一 条 咸鱼也能翻过身来。
Think instant noodles are unhealthy? This HSK 6 article challenges common myths and reveals surprising facts about nutrition, oil, and salt in this convenient food.
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事实上，油炸方便面的含油量比中国人传统常吃的 油条 ，以及现在年轻人喜欢的炸 薯条 、炸土豆片什么的低很多，只是它们的二分之一不到。
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