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Measure word for “heart” in Chinese
The measure word for heart in Chinese is 颗 (kē): 一颗心 (yì kē xīn) means "one heart".
Dictionaries also list: 个.
- 两颗心liǎng kē xīntwo hearts
- 这颗心zhè kē xīnthis heart
- 那几颗心nà jǐ kē xīnthose few hearts
Heart is 心 (xīn), an HSK 3 word.
Common questions
What is the measure word for heart in Chinese?
The measure word for heart in Chinese is 颗 (kē): 一颗心 (yì kē xīn) means "one heart". 个 is also listed in dictionaries.
Can I use 个 for 心?
People will understand 一个心, but 一颗心 is the correct form and what exams expect.