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What are Chinese Measure Words?

In Chinese, you can't just say "three books" — you need a special word between the number and the noun. These words are called measure words (量词, liàngcí) or classifiers.

For example, to say "three books" in Chinese, you say 三本书 (sān běn shū), where 本 (běn) is the measure word for books. Different types of objects require different measure words.

English has them too: "a sheet of paper," "two cups of tea." But in Chinese, nearly every noun requires one — making them essential to learn.

About This Site

Chinese Measure Words is a free, no-signup learning tool that helps you master 78 essential Chinese classifiers — covering all HSK levels (1–6) plus the most frequent words you'll meet in real life.

Unlike textbooks that just dump long lists, we pair every word with visual hints, memory tips, cultural stories, and interactive practice so the knowledge actually sticks.

Whether you're prepping for the HSK exam or just want your Chinese to sound natural, this site is built to get you there faster.

How to Use

1. 1.Browse — Explore all 78 words by category, filter by HSK level, or search by character / pinyin / meaning.
2. 2.Learn — Open any word to see its pinyin, examples, common nouns, a memory tip, and a cultural story.
3. 3.Practice — Drill with fill-in-the-blank exercises, filtered by HSK level.
4. 4.Quiz — Test yourself with multiple-choice questions and share your score card.
5. 5.Share — Generate a beautiful share card for any measure word and challenge your friends!

Got Suggestions?

We'd love to hear from you! If you have ideas for new features, more measure words, better explanations, or anything else that could help Chinese learners — drop us a line.