量词
Measure word for “precious stone” in Chinese
The measure word for precious stone in Chinese is 枚 (méi): 一枚宝石 (yì méi bǎo shí) means "one precious stone".
Dictionaries also list: 颗.
- 两枚宝石liǎng méi bǎo shítwo precious stones
- 这枚宝石zhè méi bǎo shíthis precious stone
- 那几枚宝石nà jǐ méi bǎo shíthose few precious stones
Precious stone is 宝石 (bǎo shí), an HSK 4 word.
Common questions
What is the measure word for precious stone in Chinese?
The measure word for precious stone in Chinese is 枚 (méi): 一枚宝石 (yì méi bǎo shí) means "one precious stone". 颗 is also listed in dictionaries.
Can I use 个 for 宝石?
People will understand 一个宝石, but 一枚宝石 is the correct form and what exams expect.