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Measure word for “clock” in Chinese
The measure word for clock in Chinese is 架 (jià): 一架钟 (yí jià zhōng) means "one clock".
Dictionaries also list: 座.
- 两架钟liǎng jià zhōngtwo clocks
- 这架钟zhè jià zhōngthis clock
- 那几架钟nà jǐ jià zhōngthose few clocks
Clock is 钟 (zhōng), an HSK 3 word.
Common questions
What is the measure word for clock in Chinese?
The measure word for clock in Chinese is 架 (jià): 一架钟 (yí jià zhōng) means "one clock". 座 is also listed in dictionaries.
Can I use 个 for 钟?
People will understand 一个钟, but 一架钟 is the correct form and what exams expect.