量词
Measure word for “bone” in Chinese
The measure word for bone in Chinese is 根 (gēn): 一根骨头 (yì gēn gǔ tou) means "one bone".
Dictionaries also list: 块.
- 两根骨头liǎng gēn gǔ toutwo bones
- 这根骨头zhè gēn gǔ touthis bone
- 那几根骨头nà jǐ gēn gǔ touthose few bones
Bone is 骨头 (gǔ tou), an HSK 4 word.
Common questions
What is the measure word for bone in Chinese?
The measure word for bone in Chinese is 根 (gēn): 一根骨头 (yì gēn gǔ tou) means "one bone". 块 is also listed in dictionaries.
Can I use 个 for 骨头?
People will understand 一个骨头, but 一根骨头 is the correct form and what exams expect.