量词
Measure word for “cloud” in Chinese
The measure word for cloud in Chinese is 朵 (duǒ): 一朵云 (yì duǒ yún) means "one cloud".
- 两朵云liǎng duǒ yúntwo clouds
- 这朵云zhè duǒ yúnthis cloud
- 那几朵云nà jǐ duǒ yúnthose few clouds
Cloud is 云 (yún), an HSK 2 word.
Common questions
What is the measure word for cloud in Chinese?
The measure word for cloud in Chinese is 朵 (duǒ): 一朵云 (yì duǒ yún) means "one cloud".
Can I use 个 for 云?
People will understand 一个云, but 一朵云 is the correct form and what exams expect.