量词
Measure word for “key” in Chinese
The measure word for key in Chinese is 把 (bǎ): 一把钥匙 (yì bǎ yào shi) means "one key". 把 is the measure word for things with a handle, and chairs.
- 两把钥匙liǎng bǎ yào shitwo keys
- 这把钥匙zhè bǎ yào shithis key
- 那几把钥匙nà jǐ bǎ yào shithose few keys
Key is 钥匙 (yào shi), an HSK 4 word.
同一量词Other nouns with 把
- knife 刀
- chair 椅子
- strength 力气
- banana 香蕉
- umbrella 伞
- chopsticks 筷子
- sand 沙子
- toothbrush 牙刷
Common questions
What is the measure word for key in Chinese?
The measure word for key in Chinese is 把 (bǎ): 一把钥匙 (yì bǎ yào shi) means "one key".
Can I use 个 for 钥匙?
People will understand 一个钥匙, but 一把钥匙 is the correct form and what exams expect.