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kuài
🟥Essential

Meaning

Classifier for pieces, chunks, or slices of solid things. Also used for money (kuài = yuan).

💡 Memory Tip

块 is for chunks and pieces. Also slang for yuan (money): 十块 = 10 yuan.

Examples

一块蛋糕
yī kuài dàn gāo
one piece of cake
两块手表
liǎng kuài shǒu biǎo
two watches
一块肉
yī kuài ròu
one piece of meat

Common Nouns Used With

蛋糕dàn gāocake
ròumeat
手表shǒu biǎowatch / wristwatch
香皂xiāng zàosoap
石头shí tóustone
ground / land

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