粒

lì

HSK 5

#1,712 most

frequent character

grain, granule

noun

Measure Word

Character breakdown

Source: Make Me a Hanzi.

粒 joins 米 rice or grain with 立 lì, which gives the sound. It first meant a grain of rice, then grew to grain or granule, and a measure word for grain-like things.

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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

颗kē

particle; grain

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

粒子lìzǐ

particle

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

Homophones

立lì

stand, erect, stand, found, set up

力lì

ability, capability (influence)

利lì

sharp, favourable, advantage

厉lì

strict, severe

励lì

to encourage, to urge

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Measure Words

Commonly used measure words (个, 张, 本, etc.) across various contexts.

Fruits & Vegetables

Common produce found in markets and daily meals.

Food (General)