量词
Measure word for “leaf” in Chinese
The measure word for leaf in Chinese is 片 (piàn): 一片叶子 (yí piàn yè zi) means "one leaf".
- 两片叶子liǎng piàn yè zitwo leafs
- 这片叶子zhè piàn yè zithis leaf
- 那几片叶子nà jǐ piàn yè zithose few leafs
Leaf is 叶子 (yè zi), an HSK 4 word.
Common questions
What is the measure word for leaf in Chinese?
The measure word for leaf in Chinese is 片 (piàn): 一片叶子 (yí piàn yè zi) means "one leaf".
Can I use 个 for 叶子?
People will understand 一个叶子, but 一片叶子 is the correct form and what exams expect.