量词
Measure word for “wristwatch” in Chinese
The measure word for wristwatch in Chinese is 块 (kuài): 一块手表 (yí kuài shǒu biǎo) means "one wristwatch". 块 is the measure word for pieces, chunks, and money.
Dictionaries also list: 只、个.
- 两块手表liǎng kuài shǒu biǎotwo wristwatchs
- 这块手表zhè kuài shǒu biǎothis wristwatch
- 那几块手表nà jǐ kuài shǒu biǎothose few wristwatchs
Wristwatch is 手表 (shǒu biǎo), an HSK 2 word.
同一量词Other nouns with 块
Common questions
What is the measure word for wristwatch in Chinese?
The measure word for wristwatch in Chinese is 块 (kuài): 一块手表 (yí kuài shǒu biǎo) means "one wristwatch". 只, 个 are also listed in dictionaries.
Can I use 个 for 手表?
People will understand 一个手表, but 一块手表 is the correct form and what exams expect.