量词
Measure word for “tooth” in Chinese
The measure word for tooth in Chinese is 颗 (kē): 一颗牙 (yì kē yá) means "one tooth".
- 两颗牙liǎng kē yátwo tooths
- 这颗牙zhè kē yáthis tooth
- 那几颗牙nà jǐ kē yáthose few tooths
Tooth is 牙 (yá), an HSK 4 word.
Common questions
What is the measure word for tooth in Chinese?
The measure word for tooth in Chinese is 颗 (kē): 一颗牙 (yì kē yá) means "one tooth".
Can I use 个 for 牙?
People will understand 一个牙, but 一颗牙 is the correct form and what exams expect.