量词
Measure word for “seed” in Chinese
The measure word for seed in Chinese is 颗 (kē): 一颗种子 (yì kē zhǒng zi) means "one seed".
Dictionaries also list: 粒.
- 两颗种子liǎng kē zhǒng zitwo seeds
- 这颗种子zhè kē zhǒng zithis seed
- 那几颗种子nà jǐ kē zhǒng zithose few seeds
Seed is 种子 (zhǒng zi), an HSK 3 word.
Common questions
What is the measure word for seed in Chinese?
The measure word for seed in Chinese is 颗 (kē): 一颗种子 (yì kē zhǒng zi) means "one seed". 粒 is also listed in dictionaries.
Can I use 个 for 种子?
People will understand 一个种子, but 一颗种子 is the correct form and what exams expect.