量词
Measure word for “skull” in Chinese
The measure word for skull in Chinese is 颗 (kē): 一颗脑袋 (yì kē nǎo dài) means "one skull".
Dictionaries also list: 个.
- 两颗脑袋liǎng kē nǎo dàitwo skulls
- 这颗脑袋zhè kē nǎo dàithis skull
- 那几颗脑袋nà jǐ kē nǎo dàithose few skulls
Skull is 脑袋 (nǎo dai), an HSK 4 word.
Common questions
What is the measure word for skull in Chinese?
The measure word for skull in Chinese is 颗 (kē): 一颗脑袋 (yì kē nǎo dài) means "one skull". 个 is also listed in dictionaries.
Can I use 个 for 脑袋?
People will understand 一个脑袋, but 一颗脑袋 is the correct form and what exams expect.