粒

lì

HSK 5

#1,712 most

frequent character

grain, granule

noun

Measure Word

Example Sentences

我买了一粒米。

wǒ mǎi le yīlì mǐ 。

I bought a grain of rice.

他手里拿着一粒药。

tā shǒulǐ ná zháo yīlì yào 。

He is holding a pill in his hand.

地上有一粒小石头。

dìshàng yǒu yīlì xiǎo shítou 。

There is a small stone on the ground.

Words with similar meanings

particle; grain

A more general term that can also refer to small round objects, but is often used for fruits or larger grains.

Refers specifically to a tiny piece or speck, often used in a scientific context.

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