量词
Measure word for “tree” in Chinese
The measure word for tree in Chinese is 棵 (kē): 一棵树 (yì kē shù) means "one tree". 棵 is the measure word for trees and plants.
- 两棵树liǎng kē shùtwo trees
- 这棵树zhè kē shùthis tree
- 那几棵树nà jǐ kē shùthose few trees
Tree is 树 (shù), an HSK 1 word.
同一量词Other nouns with 棵
- grass 草
Common questions
What is the measure word for tree in Chinese?
The measure word for tree in Chinese is 棵 (kē): 一棵树 (yì kē shù) means "one tree".
Can I use 个 for 树?
People will understand 一个树, but 一棵树 is the correct form and what exams expect.