HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
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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