掐子 , a Chinese measure word 掐子 qiāzi For a bunch that a hand can grasp Regional 一掐子菠菜菠菜 bōcàione bunch of spinach一掐子挂面挂面 guàmiànone pinch-sized bunch of dried noodles一掐子香椿香椿 xiāngchūnone pinch of toon shoots一掐子小黄瓜小黄瓜 xiǎohuángguāone handful of gherkins Every Chinese measure word