枚 méi the stalk of a shrub
the stalk of a shrub; the trunk of a tree
How to remember 枚: 木 tree + 攵 tap = the stalk of a shrub. Under the tree the toddler gives a tap with her toy hammer to everything, the fence, the stalk of a shrub.
Component breakdown
枚 = 木 tree + 攵 tap
- 木 tree
- 攵 tap
Under the tree the toddler gives a tap with her toy hammer to everything, the fence, the stalk of a shrub.
How it is used
- A measure word for small flat or round objects - 一枚硬币 (yì méi yìngbì) a coin, 一枚邮票 (yóupiào) a stamp, 一枚戒指 (jièzhi) a ring, 一枚导弹 (dǎodàn) a missile.
- More formal/precise than 个; 不胜枚举 (búshèng-méijǔ) means too many to count.
Example sentences
- 这枚钻戒值得收藏。 Zhè méi zuànjiè zhíde shōucáng.This diamond ring is worth collecting.
- 这枚钻戒的形状很特别。 Zhè méi zuànjiè de xíngzhuàng hěn tèbié.The shape of this diamond is very unique.