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粒
lì
Description
"粒"用来数小小的、圆圆的东西，比如米、糖、种子或者药。
"粒" is used to count small, round things like rice, sugar, seeds, or medicine.
我们常说一粒米、两粒药。
We often say one 粒 of rice, two 粒 of medicine.
Meanings
粒lì
measure word for small round things
我每天吃两粒药。
I take two pills every day.
粒lì
grain; small round piece
桌子上有几粒米。
There are a few grains of rice on the table.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
粒 and 颗 both count small round things; 粒 is for smaller items like rice or pills.
- Etymology
the 米 radical shows its link to grains of rice.
In videos
“我还准备了一些花椒粒，”
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