量词
Measure word for “corn” in Chinese
The measure word for corn in Chinese is 粒 (lì): 一粒玉米 (yí lì yù mǐ) means "one corn".
- 两粒玉米liǎng lì yù mǐtwo corns
- 这粒玉米zhè lì yù mǐthis corn
- 那几粒玉米nà jǐ lì yù mǐthose few corns
Corn is 玉米 (yù mǐ), an HSK 4 word.
Common questions
What is the measure word for corn in Chinese?
The measure word for corn in Chinese is 粒 (lì): 一粒玉米 (yí lì yù mǐ) means "one corn".
Can I use 个 for 玉米?
People will understand 一个玉米, but 一粒玉米 is the correct form and what exams expect.