HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi

颗

颗 — classifier for small spheres, pearls, grains, etc.

Reading
kē
Meaning
classifier for small spheres, pearls, grains, etc.
HSK level
HSK 5
Language
Chinese

About this hanzi

颗 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is kē and it means classifier for small spheres, pearls, grains, etc.. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.

颗 appears in everyday chinese words such as 颗 (measure word for small, round objects) and 颗粒 (granule; particle).

Chinese words containing 颗

Frequently asked questions

What does 颗 mean in Chinese?

颗 means classifier for small spheres, pearls, grains, etc. in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.

How is 颗 read?

颗 is read kē. Reading it inside real words — 颗 and 颗粒 — is the fastest way to remember it.

What level is 颗 — is it HSK 5?

Yes. 颗 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.

How do you use 颗 in a word?

A common word containing 颗 is 颗 (kē) — "measure word for small, round objects". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.

How do I learn 颗 effectively?

Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 颗 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.

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