HSK 5 · classifier

朵

duǒ

measure for flowers and clouds (朵)

院子里开了十朵花。

Yuànzi lǐ kāile shí duǒ huā.

Ten flowers have opened in the yard.

他的耳朵有点儿疼。

Tā de ěrduo yǒudiǎnr téng.

His ear hurts a little.

他送给她一朵玫瑰花。

Tā sòng gěi tā yì duǒ méiguihuā.

He gave her a rose.

那朵花上的刺很尖,小心别碰。

Nà duǒ huā shàng de cì hěn jiān, xiǎoxīn bié pèng。

The thorns on that flower are very sharp; be careful not to touch them.