量词
Measure word for “sugar” in Chinese
The measure word for sugar in Chinese is 颗 (kē): 一颗糖 (yì kē táng) means "one sugar".
Dictionaries also list: 块.
- 两颗糖liǎng kē tángtwo sugars
- 这颗糖zhè kē tángthis sugar
- 那几颗糖nà jǐ kē tángthose few sugars
Sugar is 糖 (táng), an HSK 3 word.
Common questions
What is the measure word for sugar in Chinese?
The measure word for sugar in Chinese is 颗 (kē): 一颗糖 (yì kē táng) means "one sugar". 块 is also listed in dictionaries.
Can I use 个 for 糖?
People will understand 一个糖, but 一颗糖 is the correct form and what exams expect.