量词
Measure word for “grass” in Chinese
The measure word for grass in Chinese is 棵 (kē): 一棵草 (yì kē cǎo) means "one grass". 棵 is the measure word for trees and plants.
Dictionaries also list: 撮、株、根.
- 两棵草liǎng kē cǎotwo grass
- 这棵草zhè kē cǎothis grass
- 那几棵草nà jǐ kē cǎothose few grass
Grass is 草 (cǎo), an HSK 2 word.
同一量词Other nouns with 棵
- tree 树
Common questions
What is the measure word for grass in Chinese?
The measure word for grass in Chinese is 棵 (kē): 一棵草 (yì kē cǎo) means "one grass". 撮, 株, 根 are also listed in dictionaries.
Can I use 个 for 草?
People will understand 一个草, but 一棵草 is the correct form and what exams expect.