棵
kē
What does 棵 mean?
Traveler reading for VibeHanzi · seen at 1 published landmark
What it means
measure word for trees
In this place
Middle of 一棵树 — the classifier that locks the trunk count.
Remember this
棵 is how Chinese counts standing trees — one 棵, not one “piece.” On this board it sits between 一 and 树 so the title names a single living trunk, not lumber.
Where you’ll see it
Quick answers
- What does 棵 (kē) mean for travelers?
- measure word for trees
- Where will I see 棵 in China?
- On VibeHanzi it is taught at Nanshan One Tree. Each spot page shows the plaque context; Match locks the reading in under a minute.
- How do I remember 棵 on the street?
- 棵 is how Chinese counts standing trees — one 棵, not one “piece.” On this board it sits between 一 and 树 so the title names a single living trunk, not lumber.