Word: 枚 (méi)

枚 dictionary entry

méi: classifier for small objects: coins, badges, rings, carved seals, chess pieces, eggs, fingerprints etc (more formal than 個|个[ge4]); classifier for bombs, missiles, satellites etc; classifier for flat items (from Japanese 枚 "mai"); stick used as a gag to prevent soldiers from talking while sneaking up on the enemy; surname Mei

Full dictionary entry for 枚

Example sentences using 枚

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他从他的口袋里取出了一枚硬币。

Tā cóng tā de kǒudài lǐ qǔchūle yì méi yìngbì.

He took a coin out of his pocket.
他半夜给了我一枚戒指。

Tā bànyè gěi le wǒ yì méi jièzhi.

He gave me a ring at midnight.
我们有六枚鸡蛋。

Wǒmen yǒu liù méi jīdàn.

We have a half-dozen eggs.
我在人行道上发现了一枚硬币。

Wǒ zài rénxíngdào shàng fāxiànle yì méi yìngbì.

I found a coin on the sidewalk.
我的背包里有几枚邮票。

Wǒ de bēibāo lǐ yǒu jǐ méi yóupiào.

I have some stamps in my bag.