44 pages of visual, beginner-friendly practice to help kids and learners master common measure word combination
The Challenge
Chinese measure words can be challenging for beginners because different nouns often pair with different measure words.
The good news? Learners can become more familiar with them through repeated practice with common combinations.
These worksheets give learners exactly that: 44 pages of visual practice in three engaging formats.
What’s Included
44 Practice Worksheets in 3 Formats
- 28 Circle the Measure Word Worksheets
- 8 Match Up Measure Words Worksheets
- 8 Fill in the Correct Measure Word Worksheets
Answer keys are included for every exercise.
1. Circle the Measure Word Worksheets — 28 Pages
Learners look at a picture and choose the correct measure word from several options.
Example:
一 ___ 铅笔
☐ 支 ☐ 个
Answer: 一支铅笔
This format gives beginners a gentle introduction to common measure word + noun combinations and provides plenty of visual practice.
Great for:
✓ Introducing new combinations
✓ Beginner learners
✓ Picture-based practice
✓ Classroom work and homework
✓ Low-pressure recognition practice
2. Match Up Measure Words Worksheets — 8 Pages
Learners draw lines connecting measure words with the pictures or nouns they go with.
Example:
双 → 眼睛
条 → 鱼
块 → 橡皮
把 → 剪刀
只 → 鸟
This activity helps learners notice which measure words commonly go with particular nouns and builds pattern recognition.
Great for:
✓ Reviewing previously learned combinations
✓ Building pattern recognition
✓ Visual learners
✓ Adding variety to practice
✓ Quick classroom activities
3. Fill in the Correct Measure Word Worksheets — 8 Pages
Learners look at the picture and complete each phrase by choosing the correct measure word from a word bank.
Examples:
一 ___ 铅笔 → 一支铅笔
一 ___ 汽车 → 一辆汽车
一 ___ 花 → 一朵花
This gives learners more active practice after they’ve become familiar with the combinations.
Great for:
✓ Reinforcing vocabulary
✓ Practicing recall
✓ Checking understanding
✓ Independent practice
✓ Building confidence
Why Three Different Formats?
Each format gives learners a different way to practice the same skill, and variety keeps practice engaging.
A natural progression:
- Circle — Recognize the correct measure word
- Match — Connect measure words with the nouns they go with
- Fill In — Choose the correct measure word to complete a phrase
Use them in this order as learners build familiarity, or mix the formats to keep practice varied.
What Learners Practice
Through these worksheets, learners get repeated practice with common Chinese measure word + noun combinations, such as:
- 一只猫 — one cat
- 一条鱼 — one fish
- 一辆汽车 — one car
- 一支铅笔 — one pencil
- 一朵花 — one flower
- 一块蛋糕 — one piece of cake
- 一件衣服 — one piece of clothing
- 一双眼睛 — one pair of eyes
- 一把椅子 — one chair
They also practice:
- Recognizing common Chinese measure words
- Matching measure words with appropriate nouns
- Choosing the correct measure word
- Completing simple Chinese phrases
- Connecting pictures with Chinese vocabulary
Who Are These Worksheets For?
✓ Kids learning Chinese as a second or foreign language
✓ Beginner Mandarin learners
✓ Heritage Chinese learners with basic Chinese reading skills
✓ Homeschooling families
✓ Chinese and Mandarin teachers
✓ Tutors and small-group classes
✓ Parents looking for extra Chinese practice
✓ Self-learners who want structured practice
Use them for classroom activities, homework, tutoring, homeschooling, review, or independent practice.
How to Use Them
No complicated prep needed.
Print → Practice → Check → Review
Use one worksheet at a time, assign several pages for homework, or choose specific activities to review particular measure word combinations.
Classroom: Use them as warm-ups, seatwork, review activities, or homework.
Answer Keys Included
Every worksheet comes with a complete answer key.
Teachers and parents can quickly check completed work without adding extra preparation time.
If a learner gets an answer wrong, simply review that combination again and give it another try.
Pairs Perfectly With Chinese Measure Words Flashcards
These worksheets work especially well alongside the Chinese Measure Words Flashcards.
The two resources work together:
- Flashcards = Learn and review combinations
- Worksheets = Practice and reinforce understanding
Learners can review a group of measure words with the flashcards, then use the worksheets to reinforce what they’ve learned.
Easy to Print and Reuse
One purchase. Print and reuse the worksheets as needed.
Use them year after year for your own classroom, tutoring, homeschooling, or personal learning.
44 Pages of Measure Word Practice
You get:
- 28 Circle the Measure Word worksheets
- 8 Match Up Measure Words worksheets
- 8 Fill in the Correct Measure Word worksheets
- 44 practice pages in total
- Answer keys included
Get Started
Everything is ready to use.
Print → Practice → Check → Review
Give learners repeated exposure to common Chinese measure word combinations and help them become more comfortable choosing and using the right measure words.
44 pages of visual practice for learning Chinese measure words.








