掐 , a Chinese measure word

掐 qiā

1. For a pinch or small handful held between thumb and finger Colloquial

   • 一掐草草 cǎoone pinch of grass
   • 一小掐丝线丝线 sīxiànone small pinch of silk thread
   • 两掐儿韭菜韭菜 jiǔcàitwo pinches of chives
   • 一掐香菜香菜 xiāngcàione pinch of coriander
   • 一掐小葱小葱 xiǎocōngone pinch of spring onions

2. For a tiny amount Figurative

3. For an armful held by both hands encircling

4. For an armful held by both arms encircling

   • 一掐草草 cǎoone armful of grass