朵 (duǒ) — (classifier) for flowers, clouds, and similar clump-like objects
Definition
A measure word (classifier) used mainly for flowers and cloud-like, fluffy things. Pair it with 一 (yì) before the noun: 一朵花.
classifier
for flowerscloudsand similar clump-like objects
Examples
- 朵。Zhè duǒ huā zhēn xiāng.This flower is really fragrant.
- 朵。Tiān shàng piāo zhe yì duǒ bái yún.A white cloud is floating in the sky.
- 朵。Tā mǎi le yì duǒ mǔ dān chā zài huā píng lǐ.She bought a peony and put it in a vase.
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