量词
Measure word for “fragrant” in Chinese
The measure word for fragrant in Chinese is 根 (gēn): 一根香 (yì gēn xiāng) means "one fragrant".
- 两根香liǎng gēn xiāngtwo fragrants
- 这根香zhè gēn xiāngthis fragrant
- 那几根香nà jǐ gēn xiāngthose few fragrants
Fragrant is 香 (xiāng), an HSK 3 word.
Common questions
What is the measure word for fragrant in Chinese?
The measure word for fragrant in Chinese is 根 (gēn): 一根香 (yì gēn xiāng) means "one fragrant".
Can I use 个 for 香?
People will understand 一个香, but 一根香 is the correct form and what exams expect.