Méi ㄇㄟˊ mui4

  • surname Mei

méi ㄇㄟˊ mui4 HSK 7-9 流利級 · Level 5

  • classifier for small objects: coins, badges, rings, carved seals, chess pieces, eggs, fingerprints etc (more formal than ()ㄍㄜˋ)
  • classifier for bombs, missiles, satellites etc
  • (on product packaging) classifier for flat items (from Japanese "mai")
  • (old) stick used as a gag to prevent soldiers from talking while sneaking up on the enemy

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 枚 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 我有几枚银币。 I have several silver coins.
  • 我有幾枚銀幣。 I have several silver coins.
  • 我们有六枚鸡蛋。 We have half a dozen eggs.
  • 他拿出了几枚硬币。 He took out some coins.
  • 克里斯取得了七枚金幣! Chris gets 7 gold coins!

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