HSK 6 · classifier

株

zhū

(measure word for plants)

院子里种了两株小树。

Yuànzi lǐ zhǒngle liǎng zhū xiǎo shù。

Two small trees were planted in the yard.

光等机会就像守株待兔,不会成功。

Guāng děng jīhuì jiù xiàng shǒuzhū-dàitù, bú huì chénggōng。

Just waiting for opportunities is like waiting for a windfall; you won't succeed.