量词
Measure word for “ball” in Chinese
The measure word for ball in Chinese is 个 (gè): 一个球 (yí gè qiú) means "one ball". 个 is the measure word for people and most general things.
Dictionaries also list: 场.
- 两个球liǎng gè qiútwo balls
- 这个球zhè ge qiúthis ball
- 那几个球nà jǐ gè qiúthose few balls
Ball is 球 (qiú), an HSK 1 word.
同一量词Other nouns with 个
Common questions
What is the measure word for ball in Chinese?
The measure word for ball in Chinese is 个 (gè): 一个球 (yí gè qiú) means "one ball". 场 is also listed in dictionaries.
Can I use 个 for 球?
Yes, 个 is the standard measure word for 球.