量词
Measure word for “plant” in Chinese
The measure word for plant in Chinese is 种 (zhǒng): 一种植物 (yì zhǒng zhí wù) means "one plant".
- 两种植物liǎng zhǒng zhí wùtwo plants
- 这种植物zhè zhǒng zhí wùthis plant
- 那几种植物nà jǐ zhǒng zhí wùthose few plants
Plant is 植物 (zhí wù), an HSK 4 word.
Common questions
What is the measure word for plant in Chinese?
The measure word for plant in Chinese is 种 (zhǒng): 一种植物 (yì zhǒng zhí wù) means "one plant".
Can I use 个 for 植物?
People will understand 一个植物, but 一种植物 is the correct form and what exams expect.