颗

• 拼音: kē
• 汉字拆解: 颗 = 果 (fruit) + 页 (page/head), originally referring to something round like a fruit

含义

A measure word for small, round objects like seeds, gems, teeth, or hearts.

One of many Chinese measure words, specifically for small, typically round or granular objects. Common objects counted with 颗 include stars, pearls, diamonds, teeth, hearts, bullets, and seeds. Not interchangeable with other measure words like 个.

例句

1. 天上有无数颗星星在闪烁。
2. 她戴着一颗钻石项链，非常漂亮。
3. 他掉了两颗牙，说话漏风。

用法指南

语境: everyday, descriptive

语气: neutral

正确说法

• 她有一颗善良的心。(She has a kind heart.)
• 我找到了几颗珍珠。(I found several pearls.)

错误说法

• 一颗苹果。(For whole fruits, use 个 — 颗 is for small, seed-like objects, not large fruits)

起源与历史

颗 originally referred to the head (from 果 guǒ, fruit/result + 页 yè, head). Evolved to be a measure word for small round things resembling seeds or beads.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal