枚
méi
Meaning
- classifier for small objects: coins, badges, rings, carved seals, chess pieces, eggs, fingerprints etc (more formal than 个)
- classifier for bombs, missiles, satellites etc
Definition
量词，用于小而薄的物体，如邮票、硬币、勋章等。
A measure word for small, thin objects such as stamps, coins, medals, etc.
Usage
用于计数小而薄的物品，通常与数字连用。
Used to count small, thin items, often with a number.
Examples
- 1 他集邮册里有一枚珍贵的邮票。 (He has a precious stamp in his stamp album.)
- 2 我捡到了两枚硬币。 (I picked up two coins.)
- 3 这枚勋章授予了战斗英雄。 (This medal was awarded to a combat hero.)
- 4 桌上放着一枚别针。 (There is a pin on the table.)
- 5 她戴着一枚漂亮的戒指。 (She is wearing a beautiful ring.)
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