枚 (méi) - A classifier for small objects, coins, medals, etc. & originally meaning a tree trunk or a whip

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méi ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 木

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枚 · méi

A classifier for small objects, coins, medals, etc.

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originally meaning a tree trunk or a whip;

also used in names.

A classifier for small objects, coins, medals, etc.originally meaning a tree trunk or a whipalso used in names.

Usage highlights

Classifier for coinsClassifier for medalsClassifier for stampsClassifier for badgesClassifier for bombsClassifier for eggs

Synonyms

  • 个— general classifier
  • 块— classifier for coins, cakes
  • 张— classifier for flat objects

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He won three medals (三枚奖牌).
  • I have two coins (两枚硬币).
  • This stamp is one of a set (一套邮票中的一枚).
  • She collected several badges (几枚徽章).

Collocations

  • Classifier for coins(一枚硬币)
  • Classifier for medals(一枚奖牌)
  • Classifier for stamps(一枚邮票)
  • Classifier for badges(一枚徽章)
  • Classifier for bombs(一枚炸弹)
  • Classifier for eggs(一枚鸡蛋)

Idioms

  • Not say a word(不枚胜举)
  • Unable to enumerate one by one(不胜枚举)
  • To enumerate(枚举)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to a tree trunk or a whip used for discipline.
  • Evolved into a versatile classifier for small, flat, or round objects.
  • Used in classical texts as a measure word, reflecting its historical utility.

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