量词
Measure word for “root” in Chinese
The measure word for root in Chinese is 条 (tiáo): 一条根 (yì tiáo gēn) means "one root". 条 is the measure word for long, thin things.
- 两条根liǎng tiáo gēntwo roots
- 这条根zhè tiáo gēnthis root
- 那几条根nà jǐ tiáo gēnthose few roots
Root is 根 (gēn), an HSK 4 word.
同一量词Other nouns with 条
Common questions
What is the measure word for root in Chinese?
The measure word for root in Chinese is 条 (tiáo): 一条根 (yì tiáo gēn) means "one root".
Can I use 个 for 根?
People will understand 一个根, but 一条根 is the correct form and what exams expect.