Common HSK 2 Measure Words: 块, 件, 张, 双, 杯, 瓶

Pattern

• Number + Measure word + Noun
• 这 + Measure word + Noun
• 那 + Measure word + Noun

Usage

• In Chinese, measure words (classifiers) are compulsory whenever a noun is counted or identified with demonstratives like 这 (this) or 那 (that).
• Standard structure: Number / Demonstrative + Measure Word + Noun.
• HSK 2 expands your repertoire with several everyday measure words: 块 (kuài) - informal currency unit (yuan) or chunks/pieces: 一块钱, 一块蛋糕; 件 (jiàn) - tops of clothing or matters/events: 一件衣服, 一件事情; 张 (zhāng) - flat, thin objects (paper, tables, tickets, photos):

Examples

1. 1

   我买了一件衣服。

   Wǒ mǎi le yí jiàn yīfu.

   I bought a piece of clothing.

2. 2

   请给我一杯水。

   Qǐng gěi wǒ yì bēi shuǐ.

   Please give me a glass of water.

3. 3

   这本书十块钱。

   Zhè běn shū shí kuài qián.

   This book costs ten yuan.

4. 4

   他穿着一双新鞋。