量词
Measure word for “stone” in Chinese
The measure word for stone in Chinese is 块 (kuài): 一块石头 (yí kuài shí tou) means "one stone". 块 is the measure word for pieces, chunks, and money.
- 两块石头liǎng kuài shí toutwo stones
- 这块石头zhè kuài shí touthis stone
- 那几块石头nà jǐ kuài shí touthose few stones
Stone is 石头 (shí tou), an HSK 3 word.
同一量词Other nouns with 块
Common questions
What is the measure word for stone in Chinese?
The measure word for stone in Chinese is 块 (kuài): 一块石头 (yí kuài shí tou) means "one stone".
Can I use 个 for 石头?
People will understand 一个石头, but 一块石头 is the correct form and what exams expect.