捏 , a Chinese measure word 捏 in the dictionary 捏 niē For a pinch of something fine 两捏烟烟 yāntwo pinches of tobacco一捏盐盐 yánone pinch of salt一捏糖糖 tángone pinch of sugar一捏茶叶茶叶 cháyèone pinch of tea leaves两捏烟灰烟灰 yānhuītwo pinches of cigarette ash一捏胡椒面儿one pinch of ground pepper一捏药面儿one pinch of medicinal powder Every Chinese measure word