幢

zhuàng

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Measure word Common

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zhuàng Measure word classifier for buildings

Definitions

1. classifier for buildings

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Stroke order

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Word relationships

Related words

2 items

actually

Classifier for institutions like schools or hospitals that may occupy buildings.

between

Classifier for rooms, while 幢 classifies entire buildings.

Synonyms

1 item

classifier for houses or buildings

Used for individual buildings or houses, especially in compound names.

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Learners often overuse 幢 for any building; it is mainly for multi-story structures or residences in formal contexts.

Formality

幢 is a formal written classifier for buildings; in spoken Chinese, 座 is more common.

Grammar

Guides that feature 幢

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HSK 2.0 Level 6+ HSK 3.0 Level 7–9+ 6 min

Measure Words 枚, 则, 幢, 截 and Other Advanced Counters

Learn ten advanced noun measure words: 枚 for small objects, 则 for news and notices, 幢 for buildings, 截 for pieces, 缕 for wisps, 摊 for puddles, 码 for “matters”, 重 for layers, 宗 for deals and 丸 for small balls.

Reading: zhuàng Open guide

Example Sentences

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这是幢老楼。

Source: Tatoeba.org (ID 8511512)

Sentence data courtesy of Tatoeba.org.

Words Containing 幢

chuáng chuáng

(shadows) flickering

Buddhist stone pillar